Public-safety networks such as FirstNet are being rolled out so first responders have reliable, resilient, optimized broadband communications when carrying out their respective missions. Such networks are designed to deliver instantaneous, uninterrupted communications, as well as to give government agencies the ability to collect and analyze streaming information for better response.

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and collaborators demonstrated an atom-based sensor that can determine the direction of an incoming radio signal, another key part for a potential atomic communications system that could be smaller and work better in noisy environments than conventional technology.

The Marin Emergency Radio Authority (MERA) in Marin County, California, retained the services of Federal Engineering to provide project management and technical support during implementation of its new Project 25 (P25) Phase 2 trunked radio system.

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill that classifies 9-1-1 telecommunicators as emergency responders on March 25.

The FCC is conducting an inquiry into several wireless providers’ compliance with the FCC rules that require them to start delivering 9-1-1 callers’ vertical location information by April 3.

AT&T said that it will launch 5G service for FirstNet subscribers in parts of 38 cities and more than 20 venues in April.

Leonardo will provide Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport with its AeroBOSS Runway Incursion Warning System (RIWS).

The Florida Department of Education (DOE) selected AT&T to provide an instant emergency notification and coordinated emergency response solution to enhance school safety throughout Florida.

Australia-based Codan announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of U.S.-based Zetron, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD.

Hytera US, a recently formed subsidiary of Hytera Communications, asked an Illinois court to quash a motion from Motorola Solutions seeking discovery of its assets.