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May 15, 2013

Article

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Public safety reconsiders who should use its broadband network

The sector has warmed up to the idea that critical-infrastructure entities, particularly utilities, might use its nationwide broadband network....More
May 15, 2013

Article

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Leveraging high-accuracy location technology after a disaster

Knowing where key assets are -- citizens, first-responder personnel and resources -- can be crucial to recovery efforts....More
May 15, 2013

Article

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The LMR-to-LTE transition: revolution vs. evolution 1

Many believe that public-safety communications will migrate from LMR systems to LTE, but no one knows when. It could happen sooner than you think....More
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
May 13, 2013

Article

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FCC gets behind all-IP pilot projects, but only if carriers deploy NG-911

FCC public notice would allow telecom carriers to transition to all-IP networks in pilot areas, but the carriers also would have to agree to deploy next-generation 911 in those areas....More
May 9, 2013

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Dowd: NPSBN must integrate with NG-911 systems 1

It is important that next-generation 911 systems and the proposed nationwide broadband network for public safety are integrated, according to FirstNet board member Charles Dowd....More
May 2, 2013

Article

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California city incorporates hams in response program 2

By leveraging the expertise of amateur-radio operators and neighborhood-watch organizations, a California city has established a preparedness program that officials hope will improve response efforts in case of a natural disaster....More
May 2, 2013

Commentary

Regarding 911 abuses, let’s swat the swatters 2

Laws penalizing those who abuse the 911 system by making non-emergency calls are needed to discourage such actions, which use valuable first-responder resources and potentially can endanger lives....More
Apr. 30, 2013

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Carriers, PSAPs prepare for transition to VoLTE 1

It will take longer for PSAPs to make the transition, but once it occurs they will be able to leverage powerful capabilities not available today, particularly in the area of location....More
Apr. 30, 2013

Commentary

How to avoid making a blind public-safety broadband decision 1

Each state Point of Contact (POC) will have myriad factors to consider when advising the governor whether the state should opt out of the FirstNet nationwide buildout plans....More

Public safety reconsiders who should use its broadband network

Leveraging high-accuracy location technology after a disaster

The LMR-to-LTE transition: revolution vs. evolution 1

Video’s role in Boston saga begs policy issues 2

FCC gets behind all-IP pilot projects, but only if carriers deploy NG-911

Dowd: NPSBN must integrate with NG-911 systems 1

California city incorporates hams in response program 2

Regarding 911 abuses, let’s swat the swatters 2

Carriers, PSAPs prepare for transition to VoLTE 1

How to avoid making a blind public-safety broadband decision 1

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Video’s role in Boston saga begs policy issues

How to avoid FCC penalties now that the narrowbanding deadline has passed

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