A Verizon executive said its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network meets most guidelines included in the 2014 National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) report, “Defining Public Safety Grade Systems and Facilities.”

Following the deadliest wildfires in California’s history this month, U.S Sens. Kamala D. Harris and Dianne Feinstein raised concerns with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai about the limitations of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system.

The Government of Canada, through a newly created federal Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN) task team, is engaging with diverse stakeholders on implementation models for a potential PSBN.

The National Emergency Number Association (NENA) released a bulletin with information for public-safety answering points (PSAPs) about Wi-Fi vulnerabilities. The notice follows Oct. 15 social media reports indicating that disclosure of a major Wi-Fi vulnerability was forthcoming. Subsequently, security researchers, government responders and major Wi-Fi manufacturers provided a coordinated disclosure that confirmed the extent and severity of the flaw.

ASTRID, the nationwide operator for Belgium's emergency and security communications services, launched the next generation of its Blue Light Mobile service, which offers data services to ASTRID users.

State officials and industry experts are questioning information included in draft spectrum manager lease agreements (SMLAs) distributed to states that requested the information from the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). The SMLAs include proposed termination payments in the millions — and billions in at least two instances — of dollars for some states, along with prohibiting separate core networks, adoption targets and interoperability requirements.

New Hampshire Gov. Christopher Sununu released an executive order establishing a First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) opt-out review committee. In a statement, the governor called for clarification of proposed fees and penalties that “appear to be arbitrary and primarily designed to deter states from opting out of FirstNet plans.”

The Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) launched Cevo Go, new mobile application that allows users to search and receive certified spectrum frequencies using a mobile device.

Rivada Networks teamed with U.S. Cellular to offer public-safety Long Term Evolution (LTE) services in Wisconsin if the state decides to opt out of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet).

The U.K. Home Office provided a positive update to the U.K. Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), addressing recommendations made in a report earlier this year.