The first remote mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) Plugtests event begins Dec. 3 and runs through end-January.

Nokia signed a €250 million (US$282.8 million) loan transaction with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) to finance research-and-development activities (R&D) related to 5G technology.

The Australasian TETRA advocacy group has changed its name to be more inclusive of broadband technology.

The Tasmanian Government Radio Network (TasGRN) announced a request for tender to transition eight core user organizations, currently using five disparate radio communications networks, onto one unified, digital and interoperable radio network.

CeComunica, a professional mobile radio (PMR) operator in Panama, will launch a Digital Mobile Radio (DMR) Tier 3 trunked network supplied by Hytera in December. This new nationwide network will provide mission- and business-critical communications services to a large number of users from sectors such as ports, airports, ground transportations, hospitality, retailing and security companies in Panama.

Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Telco Authority began enhancements to existing radio infrastructure and expansions to its government radio network in numerous areas.

Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) parliament recently passed the Government Telecommunications Act 2018, repealing and replacing the former Government Telecommunications Act 1991.

Barrett Communications was awarded a contract to supply the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) with HF radio communications for its national parks and conservation areas.

The 72nd European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) elected new governance officials including a new chair and vice chair at its general assembly.

Motorola Solutions plans mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) trials on commercial networks in Australia early in 2019.