Three Years Later: Are We Any Closer To A Nationwide Public Safety Wireless Broadband Network?

Senate Commerce Commission
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
10 am
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The hearing will examine the progress of FirstNet's nationwide wireless broadband network for emergency responders. Witnesses will discuss progress and challenges in building the network, as well as FirstNet’s future as a self-funding entity as required by the Act.

Witnesses:

- The Honorable Bruce Andrews, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Mr. Mark Goldstein, Director (Physical Infrastructure), Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- Ms. Susan Swenson, Chairwoman, First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)
- The Honorable Todd Zinser, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Commerce