Cyren Call CEO Morgan O'Brien's spectrum proposal largely could solve America's broadband access problems and deliver a fully interoperable safety network, he said. On a Hill panel at the New America Foundation, O'Brien said Fri. he'd have more details of the proposal Mon. in a filing with the FCC. It will answer questions about how the company can succeed financially serving public and private needs, he said.

O'Brien's plan has stirred a "considerable amount of controversy," because it threatens "sacred cows," he said. Its call for 30 MHz of spectrum managed by a trust with a commercial side drew skepticism at a Senate hearing (CD Feb9 p2). Lawmakers often experience "pushback" on new ideas but many safety groups endorse it, he said. He's continuing to work the halls of Congress to drum up support, he said...

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