The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau announced a temporary freeze on the acceptance and processing of certain applications in the 4.9 GHz band.

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In partnership with prime contractor Cobham Aerospace Connectivity, QinetiQ has completed a series of significant trials to test, integrate and assure the technology for a new 4G LTE Aircraft Communications System (ACS) that will transform the connectivity and effectiveness of the UK’s Emergency Services Air to Ground (A2G) communications.

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A sale of the U.S. subsidiaries of Hytera Communications that was expected to be approved by a bankruptcy court on Aug. 27 was delayed. Additionally, the court approved a stipulation between Hytera and Motorola Solutions that lifted a stay the bankruptcy case put on other legal proceedings between the two entities.

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NGA 911, a leading provider of next-generation 9-1-1 solutions, announced that former public-safety consultant, Sharon Counterman, joined the company as senior project manager.

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Everbridge announced that the FCC selected the company’s mass notification solution to support the agency’s internal continuity of operations (COOP), devolution, pandemic and reconstitution plans, as well as day-to-day emergency management efforts.

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Anterix added Rob Schwartz, Hamid Akhavan and Leslie Daniels to the Anterix board of directors. Schwartz is the company’s president and CEO.

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said the commission will consider a report and order that would allow states to lease 4.9 GHz spectrum to commercial entities and electric utilities at its September board meeting.

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The FCC plans to release a notice of inquiry for its September meeting seeking comments on the effects of 9-1-1 fee diversion and exploring additional steps the commission or others can take to discourage states from diverting 9-1-1 fees.

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FCC Chairman Ajit Pai shared with his colleagues a draft proposal that would take decisive steps toward making the 3.45 – 3.55 GHz band available for commercial use throughout the contiguous U.S. This item will be on the agenda of the FCC’s September 30 open meeting and, if adopted, would position this 100 megahertz of mid-band spectrum for commercial 5G use.

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This year’s PMRExpo will be a digital event. Organizer EW Medien und Kongresse and sponsor PMeV – Network for Secure Communications determined that infection rates from the COVID-19 pandemic do not currently allow a physical event with almost 5,000 participants, especially considering the industry represented by the PMRExpo is about safety and protecting the public.

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