Tecore Networks announced that Spark New Zealand selected its iNAC Managed Access System (MAS) for the provision of a managed cellular communication service to combat the use of contraband cellphones in New Zealand correctional institutions. After extensive evaluation by Spark industry experts, Tecore’s Maryland-based MAS deployments served as a test-bed and case model in efficacy leading up to this contract award.

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The 11 frequency advisory committees (FACs) eligible to coordinate license applications for 800 MHz expansion and guard band (EB/GB) channels have unanimously signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) that will govern frequency coordination processes.

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Ondas Holdings entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 700 MHz spectrum throughout the state of Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico. Ondas Networks is offering private mobile and fixed wireless services to mission-critical users within the licensed areas.

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The city of Nagpur in India celebrated the first services on its new metro line, on a citywide network that will eventually cover more than 40 kilometers. In March, the first train line was inaugurated using a TETRA communications network using Sepura mobile and hand-portable terminals on a Damm Cellular Systems TETRA system.

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Federated Wireless completed the rollout of what it called the world’s first in-production environmental sensing capability (ESC) network. Federated Wireless said the network will enable initial commercial deployment of Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) services across the United States.

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India’s COAI, an association representing telecom, internet, technology and digital services companies, partnered with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), a European information, communications and technology (ICT) standardization organization, to collaborate on areas of mutual interest.

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South Kingstown, Rhode Island, retained the services of Federal Engineering to assist in the upgrade of a new multisite UHF simulcast radio system for South Kingstown police, EMS, public works, parks and leisure services, school department, and Union and Kingston fire districts.

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Boynton Beach (Florida) Communications implemented PowerPhone's Total Response emergency medical dispatch (EMD) calls.

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An FCC report found that three key factors were the predominant causes of the unacceptably slow restoration of wireless service in the Florida Panhandle following Hurricane Michael in 2018.

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Diane Rinaldo became acting assistant secretary for communications and information for the Department of Commerce and administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), following the abrupt resignation of David Redl.

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