FCC GRANTS THE FDNY TEMPORARY SPECTRUM ACCESS TO SUPPORT COMMUNICATIONS

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Media Contact:
Will Wiquist, (202) 418-0509
will.wiquist@fcc.gov
For Immediate Release


FCC GRANTS NEW YORK CITY TEMPORARY SPECTRUM ACCESS
TO SUPPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATIONS DURING
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC


WASHINGTON, April 10, 2020—
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has granted New York City
Special Temporary Authority to expand the capacity and coverage of the Fire Department
of New York’s communications system using T-Band spectrum to support emergency medical
dispatch operations during the coronavirus pandemic.

“During this national crisis, public safety communications—including the ability to dispatch
first responders using emergency radios—are more critical than ever,” said FCC Chairman Ajit
Pai. “This additional spectrum access will help ensure that New York’s emergency
communications networks do not become overwhelmed and can continue to work smoothly.

We are granting use of additional frequencies to help New York City’s heroic first responders
carry out their life-saving work.”

This action is part of the FCC’s effort to ensure Americans remain connected during the
coronavirus pandemic, including the FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge, through which
broadband and phone service providers have committed to taking specific steps to help
Americans get and stay online.

For more information on the FCC’s work to maintain Americans’ connectivity, visit:
https://www.fcc.gov/keep-americans-connected.


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This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action.

Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action.

See MCI v. FCC, 515 F.2d 385 (D.C. Cir. 1974).