Distec partnered with Teltonika Networks to complement its existing range of internet of things (IoT) solutions.

Improved computer chips are making it easier to integrate LTE and LMR technologies into one device, said Dave George, president and chief technologist at Pryme Radio Products.

The European Telecommunications and Standards Institute (ETSI) released a test specification for the existing ETSI EN 303 645, a consumer internet of things (IoT) security standard.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Synspective started a satellite use service demonstration to monitor ground movements in Guatemala City, Guatemala, as part of an information gathering and pilot project.

Ericsson and AT&T announced a five-year agreement to accelerate the expansion of AT&T 5G. This deal helps support deployment of the service provider’s recently acquired C-band spectrum and the launch of 5G Standalone (SA).

Redline Communications announced that it is providing industrial-grade Citizens Broadband Radio Systems (CBRS) spectrum and private LTE connectivity solutions for a salt and minerals mine in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Nextel Co-Founder and Anterix Executive Chairman Morgan O’Brien proposed using 5G spectrum aggregation to help secure future spectrum for private LTE services.

The FCC kicked off a mid-band spectrum auction to support next generation wireless services, including 5G, in the 3.45 GHz band. Auction 110 will make 100 megahertz of contiguous mid-band spectrum available for commercial use this year.

The FCC tackled a variety of items at its September 30 meeting including seeking further comment on ways to protect public safety in the 4.9 GHz spectrum band and taking actions to protect 9-1-1 call centers from robocalls.

The Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) canceled its 2021 Wireless Leadership Summit due to health and safety concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.