NTIA Releases Funding Notice for FirstNet Opt-Out States; Rivada Teams With Macquarie
NTIA gave more guidance on the FirstNet state opt-out process, in a state alternative plan program notice of funding opportunity released Tuesday. It details application requirements needed to meet five statutory demonstrations for ongoing interoperability, financial stability, technical compliance and…
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comparable security, coverage, quality of service and timelines, NTIA said. Grant applications are due 90 days after an opt-out state receives FCC approval of its alternative state plan, NTIA said. Also Tuesday, a Rivada Networks news release made official the company’s partnership with Macquarie Capital in pursuing opt-out state contracts. Earlier this month, undecided Colorado revealed it gave that team conditional award to build an alternative radio access network (see 1711170026).