RCR wireless news is reporting that Nextel Communications Inc. is expected to hand over its official acceptance of the Federal Communications Commission's plan to solve public-safety interference in the 800 MHz band in a press conference/photo opportunity today.
The press conference is expected to be attended by outgoing FCC Chairman Michael Powell and public-safety representatives.
Today is the deadline for Nextel to accept the plan. In addition to accepting the plan, Nextel must also file other documents to ensure the financial stability of the plan including a letter from bankruptcy counsel declaring it will meet its obligations even if the company goes bust.

This is good news for first responders because there was some uncertainty swirling around the deal to solve the public safety radio interference problems caused by cellular phones.

Now we can move forward on solving the interoperability problems!

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