The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) announced the release of the QuickRoute application aimed at helping first responders navigate to the scenes of emergencies.

A group of industry organizations and companies asked several lawmakers to use the framework used for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) auction for an auction of 3.45 — 3.55 GHz band spectrum.

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released a notice seeking expressions of interest for positions on the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) board. Expressions of interest are due April 11.

In its annual report to Congress, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) highlighted efforts it and FirstNet contractor AT&T took to serve first responders during an unprecedented year, as well as the rising number of connections to the network and the success of the buildout.

PCTEL announced revenues of $21.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and $77.5 million for the full year, 7.5% lower compared to the fourth quarter 2019 and 14.5% lower for the year compared to 2019.

The Department of Defense (DoD) selected Kumu Networks to lead its Dynamic Spectrum Sharing 5G Network Enhancements Prototype program.

The Florida Department of Education (DOE) chose its Intrado Safety Shield as one of the solutions that K-12 public and charter schools can select to comply with Alyssa’s Law, a state statute that mandates the implementation of mobile panic alert systems.

FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel shared a proposal to open a formal discussion on open radio access networks (RAN), the opportunities they present and what the FCC should be doing to promote the concept.

Anritsu announced verification of what it called the first evolved packet system fallback (EPS-FB) protocol conformance test for 5G New Radio (NR). The test was verified on Anritsu’s ME7834NR 5G NR mobile device test platform powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X60 5G modem-RF system.

FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel shared a draft order with the rest of the commission that would make mid-band spectrum available for 5G. If adopted at the commission’s March 17 open meeting, the order would make 100 megahertz of mid-band spectrum in the 3.45 – 3.55 GHz band available for auction and 5G deployment across the contiguous United States.