General Devices (GD) last week announced new direct-to-patient telehealth called GD e-Bridge Visit that is rolling out in New York City.

L3Harris Technologies was awarded a $23 million contract to modernize and sustain critical space infrastructure used by the military to keep track of activities and objects in space. The current estimated contract value with the U.S. Space Force Space and Missile Systems Center is $1.2 billion for 10 years.

Verizon implemented an enhanced compensation plan for the company’s employees who must deploy outside their homes to meet critical customer needs. The mission-critical employees are unable to work remotely as they fulfill and repair broadband orders and connection issues, maintain networks and offer products to customers immediately and in person when deemed essential.

The Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) asked the FCC to waive the requirement that site-based and mobile-only wireless systems complete construction of facilities with buildout deadlines between March 15 and Aug. 31 until Aug. 31.

Windy City Wire (WCW), a low-voltage cable and cable management solutions provider, become a preferred distributor of Advanced RF Technology (ADRF) in-building wireless solutions for commercial and public-safety use cases. Per the agreement, WCW will only distribute ADRF distributed antenna system (DAS) and repeater products to customers.

AT&T announced that it is the winning bidder for spectrum licenses covering more than 99% of the U.S. population following the close of FCC Auction 103. The company said its winning bids will allow continued improvements and advancements to its wireless network.

Sonim Technologies and Turtleback teamed to launch the Balastec holsters compatible with the XP8, XP5s and XP3 ultra-rugged handsets.

Orion Labs, which offers push-to-talk (PTT) applications, announced a $29 million Series B funding round led by Dell Technologies Capital with participation from WRVI Capital and existing investors including Avalon Ventures, Argentum Capital Partners, Allen and Co. and Mathers Associates.

The Utilities Technology Council (UTC) postponed several meetings, including its national meeting, Telecom & Technology 2020, from May 18 – 22 to Aug. 31 – Sept. 4, because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

San Francisco announced prioritized COVID-19 testing for critical first responders and healthcare workers who are essential to the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.