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May 21, 2013

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TCS' VoLTE service for 911 enters production with LTE carriers

Customizable platform enables LTE networks to provide call-routing and location information to PSAPs....More
May 15, 2013

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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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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 9, 2013

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FirstNet board establishes review committee in wake of Fitzgerald allegations 2

Chairman Sam Ginn vows to implement committee recommendations, find ways to improve the working relationships on the board....More
May 8, 2013

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FirstNet board to consider new review committee today 2

If formed, the committee would address concerns raised by FirstNet board member Paul Fitzgerald about a proposed network plan, alleged conflicts of interest, and poor communication amongst board members....More
May 7, 2013

Commentary

The readers always write: FirstNet will not meet expectations 5

Four out of five respondents believe that the much-anticipated nationwide broadband network for first responders ultimately will fall short, with politics and economics cited nearly equally as the reason....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
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
Apr. 23, 2013

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FirstNet announces D’Agostino as general manager 5

Former Verizon Wireless executive has more than three decades of telecommunications experience, and an "enormous amount of passion" for public safety....More

TCS' VoLTE service for 911 enters production with LTE carriers

Public safety reconsiders who should use its broadband network

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

FirstNet board establishes review committee in wake of Fitzgerald allegations 2

FirstNet board to consider new review committee today 2

The readers always write: FirstNet will not meet expectations 5

Carriers, PSAPs prepare for transition to VoLTE 1

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

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

FirstNet announces D’Agostino as general manager 5

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