Government authorities employ various measures to prevent illegal transmissions in restricted areas. These measures are aimed at enhancing security in critical facilities such as airports, power plants, prisons, and border crossings. Software-defined radio (SDR) technology is becoming a core component in solutions for detecting illegal transmissions and preventing intrusions in critical facilities.

The FCC entered into partnerships with 42 state and local government agencies to assess the geographic accuracy of Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) in areas across the country during local tests planned for September 12 and 13.

An Illinois judge denied most of a Motorola Solutions petition to dismiss a Hytera Communications lawsuit alleging anticompetitive behavior against it. The judge also partially dismissed two claims in the suit and fully dismissed one claim.

In an ex parte letter, the Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) asked the FCC to revisit its decisions regarding unlicensed low power indoor (LPI) devices in the 6 GHz band.

In an ex parte filing with the FCC, a group of six industry organizations suggested a framework for the future of the 4.9 GHz band.

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) filed an application with the FCC to renew the license for its 758 – 769/788 – 799 MHz, or Band 14, spectrum.

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) hired a recruitment firm as part of its search for a new CEO.

The Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition sent a letter to U.S. Senate leadership asking them to amend a bill the Senate is currently considering to include more funding for the transition to next generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1).

Officials from AT&T and the Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC) detailed the organizations’ joint efforts to improve in-building coverage for first responders during the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International conference earlier this month.

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced final allocations for $550 million for seven fiscal year 2022 (FY 2022) competitive preparedness grant programs.