The FCC adopted an order that incorporates changes to the commission’s rules consistent with the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which appropriated $1.895 billion for the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is seeking information on three topic areas to support DHS component technology needs.

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During a man-made or natural disaster, getting messages out can sometimes be hindered due to an overload of communication by those in the area. This roadblock can have devastating consequences if first responders are unable to efficiently communicate with each other and direct emergency resources to the areas that need it most. To help overcome this obstacle, Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) is connecting its police officers and other key personnel to FirstNet.

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The FCC announced the comment and reply comment dates for public feedback on its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking comment on its proposed rules to ensure that 9-1-1 call centers and the public receive timely and useful notifications of network disruptions that affect 9-1-1 service.

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A pair of governments selected Federal Engineering (FE) for 9-1-1-related projects.

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The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) is seeking comment on an application by the Augusta Richmond County Consolidated Government in Georgia that seeks to modify its LMR system.

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The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is consulting on whether to launch a market investigation into Motorola Solutions’ Airwave network, which is currently used by all emergency services in the U.K.

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Damm announced that it is launching a joint venture in India, called DAMM India, with Indian channel partner Consort Digital.

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Airbus completed the installation of its secure TETRA communications technology for Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, Chengdu’s second International airport and one of the five biggest international airports in China with more than 50 million passengers in 2019.

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Teltronic supplied the Mato Grosso State Secretariat of Public Security in Brazil with broadband technology to support the city of Cuiabá in hosting the Copa America soccer tournament. The two organizations are also jointly testing how these solutions can improve the operation of law enforcement.

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