Fresh emergency radio frequencies could be set aside in Australia for emergency services in the wake of a summer of cyclones, storms and floods, NineMSN reports.
Attorney-General Robert McClelland has released the terms of reference for a committee which is looking to equip police, fire, ambulance and counter-terrorism agencies with what he describes as "reliable and robust mobile broadband capability".
"The natural disasters Australia experienced over the past summer have demonstrated how critical it is that our emergency responders are equipped with the best technology and communication networks," Mr McClelland said in a statement today.
"The government is determined to make this technology available to our agencies."
Mr McClelland said the Australian Communications and Media Authority was reviewing radio frequency spectrum in the 800 MHz band "which presents the opportunity to build a new dedicated mobile broadband capability for emergency response organisations".
Currently they access that capability through commercial carriers.
Attorney-General Robert McClelland has released the terms of reference for a committee which is looking to equip police, fire, ambulance and counter-terrorism agencies with what he describes as "reliable and robust mobile broadband capability".
"The natural disasters Australia experienced over the past summer have demonstrated how critical it is that our emergency responders are equipped with the best technology and communication networks," Mr McClelland said in a statement today.
"The government is determined to make this technology available to our agencies."
Mr McClelland said the Australian Communications and Media Authority was reviewing radio frequency spectrum in the 800 MHz band "which presents the opportunity to build a new dedicated mobile broadband capability for emergency response organisations".
Currently they access that capability through commercial carriers.
(Source : Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union)
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