The Dutch Ministry of Security and Justice’s new nationwide TETRA communications system was successfully switched "live" overnight by Hytera Mobilfunk in a one-step migration and officially handed over to the operator organization on 1st July 2020. The C2000 system is the stable basis for secure mission-critical communications in the Netherlands, according to the highest current technological standards.

The FCC denied petitions from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) asking for a stay of the FCC’s new rules allowing unlicensed use in the 6 GHz band.

In a quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Anterix highlighted its strategy for the recently realigned 900 MHz band.

Norway’s Directorate of Health is leverage Everbridge’s public warning solution to quickly alert tens of thousands of Norwegians traveling outside the country of the changing risk landscape related to COVID-19 as well as the latest procedures and protocols such as recommended quarantine guidelines.

The Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) awarded Federal Engineering a contract to develop a business case, assist with procurement and provide ongoing project management support for the replacement of its Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS).

Stadler, which received a contract to manufacture and supply 60 new locomotives for VR Group, the government-owned railway company in Finland, selected Teltronic as provider of the on-board TETRA equipment for the locomotives.

A group of public-safety professionals including two former First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) board members has asked the FCC to give the 4.9 GHz spectrum band to FirstNet.

Government authorities and logistics providers across the world are constantly having to adapt to an increasing number of challenges facing the transport sector. The movement of goods and people across large areas can be very challenging, especially when trying to ensure operations are always as efficient, safe and sustainable as possible. Fortunately, the internet of things (IoT) combined with satellite communications networks can provide the solution to overcome these challenges.

The British Maritime and Coastguard Agency is investing more than £170 million in a new radio network that will enable Her Majesty’s Coastguard to continue to save lives for years to come. The new network will be built and maintained by telent Technology Services and is a significant investment in telecommunications infrastructure in rural areas.

The COVID-19 pandemic has sped up the adoption rate of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), FirstNet Board Chair Ed Horowitz during a fireside chat as part of the Public Safety Communications Research’s (PSCR) Virtual Conference July 29.