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Sonim Software Applications Receive FirstNet Certified Status

February 16, 2021 | Comments

Sonim Technologies announced that its SCAN and SOS applications, part of its SonimWare Enterprise Mobility Software, are now FirstNet Certified and accessible via the FirstNet App Catalog.

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FCC Seeks Comment on Virginia State Police Request to Increase Transmitter Power

February 12, 2021 | Comments

The FCC is seeking comment on a request by the Virginia Department of State Police for a waiver of the commission’s rules to increase the existing limit on power output for its mobile transmitter from 60 to 100 watts (W), with a maximum effective radiated power (ERP) of 150 W.

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Intelsat Files Plan of Reorganization in Bankruptcy Proceedings

February 12, 2021 | Comments

Satellite fleet operator Intelsat announced that it has obtained the support of key creditor constituencies on the terms of a comprehensive financial restructuring.

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Rakuten, Ligado Partner on Private 5G Network Solution

February 12, 2021 | Comments

Rakuten Mobile and Ligado Networks signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) where the two companies will collaborate to create a blueprint for Ligado’s 5G mobile private network solution that leverages the Rakuten Communications Platform (RCP).

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NATE Announces 2021 Executive Board

February 11, 2021 | Comments

The National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE) announced Jimmy Miller, John Paul (JP) Jones and Kevin Dougherty were re-elected to serve on the association’s executive committee for the 2021-2022 term.

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NIST Finalizes PNT Cybersecurity Guidance

February 11, 2021 | Comments

As part of an effort to help users apply its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) as broadly and effectively as possible, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released finalized cybersecurity guidance for positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services.

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JLT Mobile Computers Launches Software-Focused Subsidiary

February 10, 2021 | Comments

JLT Mobile Computers, a supplier of reliable computers for demanding environments, launched JLT Software Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary dedicated to software development, and appointed Andreas Nivard as general manager of the new venture.

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RapidSOS Raises $85M in Funding Round

February 10, 2021 | Comments

RapidSOS announced it closed $85 million in Series C funding led by global venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners.

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ATIS Committee Releases Updated Pandemic Checklist

February 10, 2021 | Comments

The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) published an updated checklist of voluntary industry best practices as a reference in preparation for, response to and recovery from a pandemic event.

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Motorola Asks Court to Compel Chinese Bank to Turn Over Hytera Assets to Cover Damages

February 10, 2021 | Comments

Motorola Solutions asked an Illinois District judge to compel the Bank of China to turn over assets belonging to Hytera Communications in order to cover damages awarded by a jury to Motorola.

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