The Enterprise Wireless Alliance and Pacific DataVision, Inc. File Joint Comments in 900 MHz Proceeding
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Enterprise Wireless Alliance and Pacific DataVision, Inc. File Joint Comments in 900 MHz Proceeding
HERNDON, V.A. and WOODLAND PARK, N.J., January 15, 2015 – The Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) and Pacific DataVision, Inc. (PDV) joined other industry participants on Monday, January 12 responding to the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) request for comments to the EWA/PDV Petition for Rulemaking regarding realignment of 900 MHz spectrum, which the FCC placed on Public Notice November 26, 2014. These comments are the first formal step in the FCC’s process of determining whether to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking that would structure the rules governing the proposed realignment of the 900 MHz band.
Mark Crosby, President and CEO of the Enterprise Wireless Alliance, stated, “The comments filed this week contain few surprises since EWA and PDV have been working for over a year with representatives from critical infrastructure industries (CII) to craft a broadband proposal and listening to their concerns. Support for a new broadband opportunity below 1 GHz, voiced even by incumbents with the most apprehension, suggests to me that the industry has plenty of incentive to continue the detailed process of evaluating the best way of handling realignment.”
Morgan O’Brien, Vice Chairman of PDV, added, “I have a lot of experience with and respect for the FCC process from prior rebanding proceedings, particularly this initial phase in which incumbents on the affected spectrum have their first chance to put their questions and concerns on the record.” He continued saying, “Any change to an established radio environment, particularly among the entities that use their radio systems for vital services, often involving the safety of life, must be considered with great care. Comments filed this week voice a variety of concerns and identify technical issues that must be examined by the FCC in a rulemaking proceeding.”
Many of the licensees in this 900 MHz band are critical infrastructure industries such as utilities and energy companies, as well as airlines, major manufacturers, municipal transportation and entities offering commercial services. Mr. O’Brien added, “As many parties made clear in their comments, the obvious benefits of a new broadband opportunity for CII entities on licensed spectrum below 1 GHz must be carefully weighed against the short-term inconvenience of changing the status quo. That process has now commenced.”
EWA and PDV’s joint comments can be found on both the EWA website at www.enterprisewireless.org and the PDV website at www.pdvcorp.com.
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About EWA:
EWA is an FCC-‐certified frequency advisory committee that provides license preparation, spectrum management and associated services to business enterprises, public safety entities and wireless sales and service organizations. Membership within EWA is open to users of wireless communications systems, vendors, system operators and service organizations. EWA is the creator of Cevo™, the industry’s first multiple platform program for automated frequency inquiries. EWA publishes its e-‐newsletter Insider™ and Wireless Connections e-‐magazine, provides regulatory updates, offers the Enterprise Wireless Solutions Center® and co-‐hosts the annual Wireless Leadership Summit, a showcase for wireless technology and the latest in business operations. Additional information about membership and services is available at www.enterprisewireless.org.
About Pacific DataVision:
Pacific DataVision is a recognized leader in mobile workforce communications and location based solutions that increase the productivity of field-based workers and the efficiency of their dispatch and call center operations. PDV will also be launching the largest private push-to-talk network in major markets throughout the United States. Its patented and industry-validated technology improves team communication and field documentation across a wide array of industries including transportation, distribution, construction, hospitality, waste management and field service. PDV’s Chairman, Brian McAuley and Vice Chairman, Morgan O’Brien, were co-founders of Nextel Communications and have over 60 years of experience in two-way radio operations and FCC regulatory matters. Pacific DataVision, Inc. is headquartered in Northern New Jersey. You can learn more at www.pdvcorp.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts are forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on our current expectations, but are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause our actual future results to differ materially from our current expectations include, but are not limited to: we have no operating history with respect to our proposed push-to-talk business; we may experience delays in launching our nationwide network; customers may not adopt our technology; we may not keep pace with rapid technological changes or the changes in the demands of our customers; any efforts we pursue to increase the value of our spectrum may not be successful; we will rely on the equipment and selling efforts of other parties, such as indirect dealers; the wireless communication industry is highly competitive and we may not compete successfully; spectrum is a limited resource, and we may not be able to obtain sufficient spectrum to support our planned business operations and future growth; and government regulation could adversely affect our business and prospects. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail on the Company’s web site. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date that they were made. These cautionary statements should be considered with any written or oral forward-looking statements that we may issue in the future. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to reflect actual results, later events or circumstances or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
EWA
Elaine Walsh
E Comm Int.
520-620-0063
elaine@ecommint.com
Pacific DataVision
Thor Harris
201-206-0903
tharris@percepture.com