Newscan: Vermont 911 and AT&T launch text-to-911 trial
Also, Alcatel-Lucent names new CFO; Hytera DMR handset piles up IS certifications; FCC freezes some 800 MHz NPSPAC applications; Ritron delivers narrowband radios to major commuter railway; APCO and FirstNet in mobile app MOU; EWA continues to fight for PMRS operators.
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AT&T: What outage?
AT&T reported first quarter results that showed better-than-expected performance in its wireless business, with net customer additions and churn surpassing most analyst expectations. That’s noteworthy considering AT&T generated nationwide headlines in February when its wireless network collapsed for hours. “Nationwide AT&T cell phone outage prevents emergency calls,” reported The Washington Post. “AT&T Says It’s ‘Working Urgently’ to […]
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Preparing for cyber warfare: 6 key lessons From Ukraine
As the conflict in Ukraine enters its third year, the global community is confronted with the grim reality of modern warfare, where cyber operations have emerged as a pivotal battleground. Reflecting on past events and the ongoing crisis, it’s evident that cyberattacks have become a constant threat, leaving no sector untouched and rendering the Ukrainian […]
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Wireless device harvests environmental energy for battery-free IoT
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AT&T says FirstNet provides about 28,000 agencies with about 5.9 million connections
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