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AT&T Selects Second MCPTT Provider, 3GPP-Compliant Service Planned this Year

January 08, 2019 | Comments

AT&T has completed its procurement for a second carrier-integrated mission-critical push to talk (MCPTT) provider and plans to launch Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP)-compliant MCPTT solutions in the second half of the year. The carrier, which operates the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) nationwide public-safety broadband network, declined to name the second MCPTT vendor.

January 04, 2019 | Comments

The December quarterly Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) meetings in Sorrento, Italy, addressed standards in several areas relevant to mission-critical broadband in three separate plenary group meetings.

January 04, 2019 | Comments

Walker Engineering recommended Bosch Praesideo digital public address and emergency sound system as for efficient communications across all 10 downtown Houston Methodist Hospital buildings.

January 04, 2019 | Comments

The FCC released the second public notice in a series that solicits input on the efficacy of the wireless resiliency cooperative framework. Announced in April 2016, the framework is a voluntary wireless industry commitment intended to promote resilient communications and situational awareness during disasters.

December 28, 2018 | Comments

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced the FCC launched an investigation into a nationwide CenturyLink that is affecting 9-1-1 services across the country.

December 21, 2018 | Comments

France’s PCSTORM public-safety broadband project awarded a contract for Lot 1 for tactical networks and terminals to Athonet.

December 21, 2018 | Comments

The FCC ruled on several petitions and requests for extensions specific to licenses from jurisdictions across the country through the FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB).

December 19, 2018 | Comments

Nokia and Ukkoverkot are providing a private Long Term Evolution (LTE) network to Finland’s port of HaminaKotka, allowing the internet of things (IoT) and digital processes, as well as providing mobile access to vital applications and information.

December 19, 2018 | Comments

Motorola Solutions amended its patent infringement lawsuit against Hytera Communications in the Federal Court of Australia to include a copyright infringement claim.