New Hampshire Gov. Christopher Sununu released an executive order establishing a First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) opt-out review committee. In a statement, the governor called for clarification of proposed fees and penalties that “appear to be arbitrary and primarily designed to deter states from opting out of FirstNet plans.”

Read More >

Gwinnett County, Georgia, awarded Federal Engineering a contract for technical consulting services in upgrading the county’s public-safety information systems.

Read More >

Avtec named board member Arjen Maarleveld the company president. The appointment came after former president Kevin Williams announced his decision to step down to start a business venture. To ensure a smooth transition, Williams will remain with Avtec until mid-2018.

Read More >

The Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) launched Cevo Go, new mobile application that allows users to search and receive certified spectrum frequencies using a mobile device.

Read More >

Rivada Networks teamed with U.S. Cellular to offer public-safety Long Term Evolution (LTE) services in Wisconsin if the state decides to opt out of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet).

Read More >

Motorola Solutions said it will combine the best of Vertex Standard's portfolio with its two-way radio product lines beginning Jan. 1, and all products will carry the Motorola Solutions brand.

Read More >

The House emergency preparedness, response and communications subcommittee held a hearing titled “Assessing First Responder Communications” that touched on topics from the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to T-band spectrum to the reduction in the number of statewide interoperability coordinators (SWICs).

Read More >

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International received final approval from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for an American National Standard (ANS) that identifies recommended best practices for public-safety answering points (PSAPs) when processing vehicle telematics calls from telematics service providers.

Read More >

The House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), advanced legislation to reauthorize and reform the FCC to the full House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Read More >

The FCC relieved Sprint of its potential obligation to make an anti-windfall payment to the U.S. Treasury in connection with the 800 MHz rebanding initiative. The 800 MHz Transition Administrator (TA) determined that Sprint’s creditable expenses in connection with the rebanding initiative have exceeded $2.8 billion.

Read More >