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June 25, 2020 | Comments

GRID Communications launched GRIDTalk, a new push-to-talk (PTT) service plan that provides high-priority dedicated service on Singapore's largest telco network.

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i.safe MOBILE Partners with AMA for Intrinsically Safe Equipment

June 24, 2020 | Comments

i.safe MOBILE, provider of industrial mobile communication devices, and AMA, remote support solutions supplier, announced a strategic partnership to improve safety, efficiency and productivity of field teams in explosive hazardous industrial environments.

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Allerio Cellular Connectivity Product Certified on 3 Carrier Networks

June 24, 2020 | Comments

Allerio announced that it passed all FCC and carrier certification requirements for its Allerio Mobile Hub platform to operate on three U.S. nationwide networks simultaneously. Allerio is a portable connectivity platform that optimizes cellular connectivity, enabling first responders in the field to reliably record, share, and transmit critical patient and other broadband data for telemedicine at the point of care and in transit.

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FEMA Delays National Public Alerting Test Until 2021

June 24, 2020 | Comments

Because of the ongoing coronavirus public health emergency response, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will not conduct a national test of the integrated public alert and warning system (IPAWS) this year.

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FCC Seeks Comment on T-Mobile Network Outage Effects on 9-1-1

June 24, 2020 | Comments

The FCC is seeking comment on a June 15 T-Mobile USA outage that prevented customers from making calls, receiving calls and in some cases, sending text messages over T-Mobile’s voice-over LTE (VoLTE) network. According to social media reports, the outage also affected 9-1-1 calling for T-Mobile customers.

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BIRD Foundation Seeks Homeland Security Technology Proposals

June 23, 2020 | Comments

The Israel – U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation is seeking proposals for collaborative projects to develop advanced technologies for the homeland security mission. The BIRD Homeland Security (HLS) program is a joint initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and the Israel Ministry of Public Security (MOPS).

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Verizon Fleet Platform Available through Sourcewell

June 23, 2020 | Comments

Access to the Verizon Connect Reveal for Government fleet and mobile resource management platform is now available through Sourcewell purchase agreements. Reveal for Government will help state and local government agencies and first responders run safer vehicle fleets, gain greater insight into operations and fleet maintenance and improve communications with employees and first responders in the field.

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APCO, NENA Cancel 2020 In-Person Annual Conferences, Expos

June 23, 2020 | Comments

Both the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) canceled their 2020 in-person conferences scheduled for later this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. APCO canceled its event completely, while NENA said it will hold a virtual event.

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Vendors Weigh in on 6 GHz, While AT&T and EEI File Court Petitions Against FCC

June 23, 2020 | Comments

Several 6 GHz microwave equipment vendors that supply mission-critical backhaul networks said interference in the band is inevitable under new FCC rules that allow unlicensed devices into the spectrum for the first time and offered some suggestions to incumbent licensees.

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L3Harris Exec Offers Business Update 1 Year Post Merger

June 23, 2020 | Comments

The L3Harris Public Safety and Professional Communications (PSPC) business is weathering the coronavirus pandemic as it reaches its one-year anniversary of the merger between Harris and L3 Technologies.

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