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We’ve Seen This Interference Movie Before

June 22, 2020 | Comments

The FCC has permitted unlicensed devices to share the 6 GHz band with public-safety and critical infrastructure industries (CII) microwave systems. By permitting such sharing without first demonstrating that co-existence can work in the field, there is a dangerous risk with disastrous consequences.

June 22, 2020 | Comments

Geoverse announced support for licensed wireless spectrum on its existing GeoCore network service platform. This solution combines low-band licensed spectrum with Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) to form a high-performance and reliable private LTE/5G network that enables the adoption of Industry 4.0 for mining, oil and gas exploration, utilities and other industries.

June 22, 2020 | Comments

Indoor public-safety equipment provider Fiplex Communications published a call to action to inspire a renewed industrywide commitment for achieving emergency first responder communications. The call to action urges the public-safety ecosystem to expand and accelerate the deployment of in-building public-safety communications networks by focusing innovation and technology that overcomes the underlying challenges of all stakeholders.

June 19, 2020 | Comments

The federal classification for telecommunicators and securing funding for next-generation 9-1-1 (NG 9-1-1), as well as the next revision of its i3 NG 9-1-1 standard, all remain key priorities for the National Emergency Number Association (NENA), said NENA President Brian Fontes.

June 18, 2020 | Comments

Pulsara launched a free funding assistance initiative to help healthcare organizations more quickly and easily secure COVID-19 funding. The free funding resource aims to simplify the process to find, filter and determine funding eligibility, especially as it relates to real-time care, team communications and telehealth grants.

June 18, 2020 | Comments

The FCC denied two separate waiver requests for the 900 MHz applications freeze. The commission denied requests from the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) and Florida Power and Light (FPL) Co.

Open Crisis Management Tools Available

June 17, 2020 | Comments

A partnership of crisis management stakeholders developed a set of free and open tools designed to accelerate innovation in the field. The DRIVER+ project promotes crisis management innovation, capability building and networking in an era of coronavirus pandemic and climate change emergencies.

June 17, 2020 | Comments

EE, part of BT Group, signed an agreement with Nokia to build what it called an industry-first nationwide LTE air-to-ground network for the emergency services across Great Britain. The air-to-ground network will seamlessly integrate with the national Emergency Services Network (ESN) ground network.

June 17, 2020 | Comments

New First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) customers were a driving force for AT&T’s financial growth during the first quarter, AT&T executives said during a pair of conferences June 16 – 17.

June 17, 2020 | Comments

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) board approved $218 million for two network upgrades: transitioning the FirstNet core to 5G technology and adding to FirstNet’s fleet of 72 deployables.