Motorola Solutions announced that the APX NEXT XN P25 smart radio and XVN500 remote speaker microphone (RSM) meet the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1802 standard, the most stringent in the fire industry for use in hazard zones and conditions.

Nokia announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading network measurement technology provider, Rohde & Schwarz, to embed QualiPoc 4.9G/LTE and 5G network measurement capabilities into the Nokia Drone Networks platform.

The?Wireless Broadband Alliance?(WBA) announced publication of “Rural Wi-Fi Connectivity: Challenges, Use Cases and Case Studies,” a report that demonstrates why Wi-Fi is the most economical and effective technology for bridging the digital divide in small towns, remote communities?and other sparsely populated areas, utilizing the best available backhaul solution. 

As the critical communications industry continues to face challenges with the reliability and security of traditional networks, it is essential that critical communication networks transition towards technologies that combat the demand for a new generation of communications that are secure, resilient, reliable, and easy to use.

Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced the completion of a project to implement a new public safety-grade land mobile radio (LMR) system for emergency-response agencies in Story County, Iowa.

The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) announced that the organization has surpassed 10,000 trade certifications issued to workers in the communications infrastructure industry.

Storm, a UK-based provider of communications technologies for mission critical requirements, has announced an agreement to supply Civitas Group, a large security company in Romania. 

Stromnetz Berlin, a grid operator in the German capital, has signed a 10-year service contract with Motorola Solutions to maintain its city-wide, business-critical communications infrastructure

The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau granted the first batch of new, flexible-use, county-based overlay wireless licenses made available in the 2.5 GHz auction, Auction 108 on December 1, 2022. 

A significant gap in broadband access remains between U.S. urban and rural populations, according to the FCC. The importance of closing the gap was highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has required many Americans to work, learn and socialize from home.

Senate Commerce Committee Chairmen Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) introduced the Interoperable Emergency Communications Act to provide the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) more guidance awarding $1 billion in interoperable emergency communications grants to police, firemen, and emergency medical personnel. This legislation does not interfere with