Wireless Rebanding ? Freeing the Airwaves for Public Safety Authorities to Communicate
As advancements in the telecommunications industry continue to evolve, one issue that is likely to catch your attention is the concept of wireless rebanding. To acquire an appreciation of the significance of wireless rebanding, you must begin at the beginning to figure out what it's all about.
So why don't we do just that? Well, here's the story. As the name suggests, rebanding is connected with switching frequencies on wireless phones, which is expected to improve the quality of service that you can expect. Various firms in the United States have been directed by the Federal Communications Commission to rearrange their radio frequencies, in order to reduce the scope for disturbance.
This change will apply to companies such as Nextel, SouthernLINC Wireless, companies manufacturing two-way radios as well as public agencies that utilize the 800 MHz frequency. This is because the 800 MHz frequency has become far too crowded.
Perhaps you'd get the picture by likening it to vehicular traffic during the rush hour!
The general idea is to reduce the likelihood of disturbance between public safety communications networks and commercial wireless systems both of which have been making use of the 800 MHz band. So if you have a SouthernLINC or Nextel Wireless phone and do not change your frequency, there is every possibility that you may not remain connected to the company's network in the course of and following the rebanding operation. You could say the new frequency would be the wireless equivalent of an address for redirection.
Well, once you have been informed that the rebanding process is essential, you must be aware of what you need to do and how you will be affected. Basically, once you've had your phone checked by a qualified representative, you'll have to upgrade your software to include the frequencies you require. Alternatively, you could acquire a new model of phone that accommodates the relevant frequencies.
You could seek guidance on how to proceed from the dealer/representative you are consulting.
If you choose to upgrade your software, you can find out from your representative how to receive the new software. If, on the other hand, you decide to acquire a new phone, you will not be disappointed as the new models will be equipped with the necessary software. In addition, you will have a number of other features at your disposal with the new phone.
To make the best possible choice, you should refer to a phone rebanding chart to ultimately determine what your best course of action should be. However, even with all these choices, it's only natural for you to have several questions about the whole business of rebanding and what exactly is involved in the process. Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) and the answers:
Why is this wireless rebanding business so urgently required?
Well, you should know that the whole business of rebanding for users of public safety systems with radio systems utilizing frequencies within the 800 MHz band must be completed within a period of 36 months.
Are the radio license holders aware of this development?
Yes, they are.
They are also making plans for the proposed change of frequency and you can expect to hear from them regarding the progress they have made. In fact, they may even require assistance from you and various influential people to make it possible for them to meet their deadlines.
They have quite a job on their hands when you come to think about it. Some of the systems will have to begin changing frequencies almost immediately. These will have to complete the process within the space of 20 months. In all cases, they must start within 30 months and finish within 36 months.
This is the most rigorous schedule of frequency change ever undertaken. It is also expected that there may be a number of difficulties, which will have to be circumvented in the process.
Can this be delayed?
Absolutely not - if your public safety radio system uses the 800 MHz band. Although this change will not be required everywhere, it will be applicable in at least half of all cases. The FCC has been reviewing the situation within the radio industry for about 3 years before deciding to take action. The ultimate conclusion was that changing frequencies would solve the problem once and for all.
Violation of the FCC order would attract fines or suspension of radio licenses.
Apart from anything else, offenders will find that after 3 years, their systems will be incompatible with others using the new frequencies.
Will my public safety networks go off the air at any time?
This is an issue causing considerable concern to all the parties involved. However, you need not worry, as temporary arrangements will be put in place to avoid inconvenience. Of course, this will not be easy, but it can still be done.
Who is going to cover the cost of all these changes?
Most will be covered by Nextel, with public safety agencies providing the necessary estimates. Nextel has been required to furnish a guarantee of $ 2.5 billion, and it is expected that this will be the outside limit of expenditure. In addition, Nextel has been asked for an assurance that the company will take care of any expenditure in excess of this amount..
How to Choose the Autoresponder Right for Your Business?
Let's give a definition to autoresponder first. So, what is an autoresponder? Think of it as a 'fax on demand' service. When a customer sends an e-mail to the autoresponder address, this smart 'robot' sends back an e-mail response, usually informative letter.You can set up hundreds of autoresponders. You can use them literally for anything you can think of, including customer support, new product offers, ezine broadcasts and a whole lot more...Autoresponders can save you a lot of your hard earned dollars. They can be your best marketing tool, therefore, it is important to have a reliable service under hand.
There are quite a few autoresponder services around that you might consider using.But before you do so, I want you to read the following tips that will help you to choose the right service for you. The following features are the basic ones that would be worth your attention. Personalized messagesSending personalized messages is a powerful way to improve your customer loyalty,...
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Teens Deck Their Cell Phones with Sounds of Christmas
Brittany Komisar, 15, likes Christmas music, but only a few weeks before Christmas.
And, she doesn't like hearing it in stores or on TV commercials; she only likes it on her?cell phone.Brittany is like many teens that are as likely to enjoy listening to Christmas carols as much as they would enjoy listening to disco.
That is, until her phone rings.
"Most of them (Christmas carols) are just plain boring.
A ringtone makes it more upbeat.
No lyrics to listen to.
So you get the whole tune out of it without the annoying words," said the Guilford, Connecticut ninth grade student.Seasonal ringtones are part of a big business in an industry that is ringing up profits for many companies across the United States.
Independent ringtone operators are earning $300 million per year from the sale of ringtones and some industry analysts estimate that carriers are deriving five percent of their annual revenues from data applications, the biggest...
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Eight Things To Ponder Upon
Copyright 2006 Homer Farey
1. How well do your customers know you? You will get a better response from people who regard you as a friend than just someone they are doing business with. Have you published your photo' on your website?
Do you keep in touch by email with the offer of a freebie containing links back to your website, at least once a month?
2. How can they contact you? Do you list your email address on every letter that you send out? Your Phone number is the thing that generates the most confidence. If they ever have a problem they feel that they are only a phone call away from the answer.
Do you have a short Bio at the bottom of all your outgoing emails showing your website address?
3. Do you publish a newsletter? This is one of the best ways of keeping in touch in a friendly way and maintaining their interest in you, your website and your products. People who are not yet your customers can agree to receive your newsletter...
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M.I.T. Enterprise Forum of Chicago Delves Beyond Intellectual Property into ?Ownable Distinction?
While the topic of intellectual property (IP) is often talked about and largely misunderstood, a company's IP is only half the battle in carving out market command, according to a local panel of IP experts.
A compelling new notion called "ownable distinction", which is being used as a powerful business tool to fully leverage corporate IP, was debated last week at the April gathering of the MIT Enterprise Forum of Chicago.In reality, IP is a poorly understood "legal fiction," according to Darren Cahr, a partner with the Chicago office of Gardner Carton & Douglas LLP and one of three MIT Enterprise Forum panelists. An intangible asset, a company's intellectual property is nothing more than a "piece of paper saying you have a right to defend it," Cahr said.On the other hand, applying the concepts of ownable distinction (OD) to its intellectual property is how a company gains and holds a strong position in the market. With OD, a company has the ability to ultimately create a market...
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Political Campaign Memorabilia Auction at the Showplace in Binghamton, NY and on the Internet
Binghamton, NY (ContentDesk) July 10, 2005 -- Bob & Sallie Connelly will auction, without reserve, Political Campaign Memorabilia including pins, medals, ribbons, badges and posters on Saturday, July 15, 2006, starting at noon, with previews at 9:00 a.m., and by appointment.
The auction will be conducted simultaneously at the Showplace in Binghamton, NY and live on the internet via Live Auctioneers and eBay Live Auctions. Included are over 1000 political items, spanning the period from 1840 through 1972, representing one large and three small Estates.A large pin collection, in storage since 1982, comes from a Watkins Glen, NY collector who received many perks as an avid Republican Party supporter. The timeline of his collection begins with a Whig Party paper ballot, includes Lincoln, Douglas, Bell and Grant items from the Civil War era, and crosses parties to include FDR memorabilia.Among the buttons, medals, pins, badges and ferrotypes included in this auction are white metal...
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Vonage? VoIP Forum Publishing a Weekday News Article
(ContentDesk) June 6, 2005 -- The Vonage VoIP Forum has announced that it is now publishing a weekday news article entitled The Vonage VoIP Forum Digest.
The Digest will cover current topics such as: Vonage news; technology, corporate, new third-party products, vendor alliances and statements by Vonage executives; and highlights of the day's interesting threads and posts from the Vonage VoIP Forums.
The Vonage VoIP Forum Digest will be published every weekday at 7:00am EST on the Vonage VoIP Forum website http://www.vonage-forum.com and will be made available in an email newsletter format for the 12,000 registered forum members.
Archives will be made available at http://www.vonage-forum.com/topic8.html along with a dedicated XML RSS 2.0 feed.The Vonage VoIP Forum contains more than 300,000 pages of Vonage VoIP related content including...
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What?s new with Cellphone Cameras?
Mobile telephones have progressed a long way from their humble beginnings as the analog "bricks" of the 80's as technology has offered increasingly more complex features and options. Once no more than just a phone, now the average new cellphone has more on-board processing power than the combined computing power used to land men on the moon. Miniaturization, modern programming, and constantly improving technology driven on by a hungry market means that the cellphones of today are not just a phone, or even an organizer, but instead, they are a centralized multimedia platform. They offer many of the same advanced features as a PDA, like Bluetooth, flash card compatibility, radio, and fully featured integrated digital cameras. Much like the cameras found on PDAs, the digital photography offered by multimedia phones is not brilliant, but rather better suited to casual photography of friends at opportune moments.
The advantage of having an integrated cell-camera is that as a phone...
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How to Pitch a Story to the News Media
How to Pitch a Story to the News Media We all have businesses that are newsworthy, right? Well try telling that to a busy newspaper editor! Here are some great tips for getting noticed: 1. Put it in writing. Generally speaking, a story pitch should be no more than one page. If they find it interesting, they'll call you and ask for more detail. 2.
Make it interesting. Say right at the beginning what is the most interesting or unique thing about your business or event. 3. Who does your business or event appeal to? Who is your target market? Is this appropriate for the particular publication you're submitting to? 4. Is there a time element or deadline? Give them plenty of time ? generally 6 to 8 weeks.
5. Include your contact information, phone number, email, fax, and when you're available. 6. If it's a smaller publication, include photos. Or, if you have an idea for a visual, include that too.
7. You can submit by either email or snail mail. I've sent story ideas to...
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