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Hurricane Maria Knocks Out 95% of Puerto Rico Cell Sites

September 21, 2017 | Comments

The FCC said 95 percent of Puerto Rico’s wireless cell sites are out of service in a Sept. 21 statement.

September 20, 2017 | Comments

Airbus provided local and independent radio networks for critical telecommunications provider Bravo to cover events during the Hajj pilgrimage event. Bravo supported a governmental client in the western part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 30 August to 4 September.

September 20, 2017 | Comments

Motorola Solutions opened an innovation center in London that the company said sets a vision of “smart public safety for a digital society.”

September 19, 2017 | Comments

Since Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida Sept. 10, Communications International (Ci) and Harris have deployed multiple resources to get critical communications restored to those areas severely impacted by the storm.

September 18, 2017 | Comments

Chemung County, New York, completed installation of a TETRA network for use in its C TRAN bus system. PowerTrunk, part of the Hytera Group, supplied the system, which replaces an analog radio system and will be used to deliver voice and data communications for controlling and managing the transit service.

September 15, 2017 | Comments

Avtec and Alcon Engenharia de Sistemas were chosen by the PAULISTA Metropolitan Trains Co. (CPTM) to provide a dispatching solution for the railroad’s new suburban metro line 13. Scheduled to begin operations in 2018, the 12.2-kilometer metro line will be the first link between downtown São Paulo and Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), Brazil’s busiest airport.

September 15, 2017 | Comments

Bosch Communications Systems (BCS) in Lincoln, Nebraska, received a notice of unlicensed operation from the FCC.

September 15, 2017 | Comments

Following Hurricane Irma’s devastation, AT&T touted its efforts with public safety in Florida to support their response and recovery efforts. The carrier said it is prioritizing communications for first responders at no charge.

September 15, 2017 | Comments

The FCC will host a public forum on improving the co-existence of cellular and other commercial wireless licensees and public-safety licensees in the 800 MHz band. The forum will be held Nov. 6 at FCC headquarters.

ACD Telecom Joins P25 Interest Group

September 14, 2017 | Comments

The Project 25 (P25) Technology Interest Group (PTIG) welcomed ACD Telecom as its newest member.