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June 14, 2019

High-speed network for first responders raises concerns about public access

By RACHEL D'ORO
Associated Press

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The police chief of Alaska's largest city hurried out of the department's glass building after the ground began to shake. Phone lines jammed and even police radios were spotty after a major earthquake, but his cellphone was recently equipped with a national wireless network dedicated to first responders.

Anchorage Police Chief Justin Doll was able to reach other officials who had the new high-speed connection after the 7.1 magnitude quake last year caused widespread damage.


 
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