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Utilizing MCPTT over FirstNet and Verizon ‘best decision I’ve made,' Georgia police chief says

Utilizing MCPTT over FirstNet and Verizon ‘best decision I’ve made,' Georgia police chief says

Opting for an LTE-based mission-critical-push-to-talk (MCPTT) solution and abandoning land-mobile-radio (LMR) technology for vital public-safety communications is proving to be an operational and financial boon to the city of Dallas, Ga., according to its police chief.

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Utilizing MCPTT over FirstNet and Verizon ‘best decision I’ve made,' Georgia police chief says
Utilizing MCPTT over FirstNet and Verizon ‘best decision I’ve made,' Georgia police chief says
Feb 14, 2025
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byDonny Jackson, Editor
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T-Mobile to sell SpaceX connections to AT&T, Verizon subs for $20/month
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Utilizing MCPTT over FirstNet and Verizon ‘best decision I’ve made,' Georgia police chief says
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Utilizing MCPTT over FirstNet and Verizon ‘best decision I’ve made,' Georgia police chief says
Utilizing MCPTT over FirstNet and Verizon ‘best decision I’ve made,' Georgia police chief says

Feb 14, 2025

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T-Mobile to sell SpaceX connections to AT&T, Verizon subs for $20/month
T-Mobile to sell SpaceX connections to AT&T, Verizon subs for $20/month

Feb 13, 2025

Satellite Direct to Device
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FCC's Starlink approval paves way for closing rural connectivity gaps

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