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May 2013

Urgent Communications takes a look at the current attitudes in the public safety sector regarding its much-anticipated nationwide broadband network, and examines the pros and cons of allowing critical-infrastructure entities to access it.

Also in this issue, we examine the progress that TETRA has made in the U.S.; how high-accuracy location technology can be used to great effect in post-disaster recovery operations; and why LMR networks may be phased out in favor of LTE far faster than many people think. Finally, we provide a primer for finding and securing radio spectrum. 

Cover Story

Features

First Word

  • Apr. 25, 2013
    Commentary

    FirstNet’s Ginn has quite a mess on his hands 1

    In the wake of FirstNet board member Paul Fitzgerald's allegations against fellow board members, Chairman Sam Ginn needs to keep his promise to pursue a prompt investigation, because it's likely that Congress will be monitoring the situation closely....More

Urgent Matters

Final Word

  • May 14, 2013
    Commentary

    Video’s role in Boston saga begs policy issues 2

    The recent saga in Boston underlined the importance of video surveillance as an effective tool for first responders, but several policy issues need to be resolved before video is accessed by users of the nationwide broadband network being built by FirstNet....More

Dispatches

All Past Issues
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Public safety rethinks whether critical-...