Newscan: Test case for 911 calls, evictions set for trial
Also, Verizon believes LTE-powered box can help travelers; experts believe first responders need drones; FCC seeks comments on nationwide EAS test; Wilson Electronics unveils 4G indoor signal booster; PowerTrunk partners with Arinc at LAX; RF Micro Devices debuts new RF power transistor; Radio Frequency Systems intros 700 MHz base station for Canadian market; Ritron adds license-free portable for business users; employees using cloud-based storage cause security problems.
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