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Potomac Spectrum Partners plans to begin building nationwide TETRA system by the end of the year

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Potomac Spectrum Partners plans to begin building nationwide TETRA system by the end of the year

Potomac Spectrum Partners (PSP), a private company based in Maryland, announces that is teaming with partners TASSTA, PowerTrunk (part of the Sepura Group) and Space Data to develop a nationwide TETRA network for mission-critical voice, data and Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

From festivals to football, emergency preplanning for assembly events is critical

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From festivals to football, emergency preplanning for assembly events is critical

Bad things can happen when large gatherings of people occur, particularly in today’s era of terrorist attacks. By planning for emergencies long before such an event, public safety can be equipped to respond to an incident as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Alabama issues RFP for public-safety LTE RAN network, says it has not made opt-out decision

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Alabama issues RFP for public-safety LTE RAN network, says it has not made opt-out decision

The state of Alabama issues a request for proposal (RFP) in an effort to solicit bids from vendors to build and maintain the LTE radio access network (RAN) in the state, if the governor chooses to pursue the opt-out alternative to FirstNet, becoming the second state in the U.S. to conduct such a procurement.

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Congress needs to update the Communications Act—quickly

Technology has changed dramatically during the past 20 years, and Congress needs to pass laws reflecting this new world of communications.

Don’t be too quick to judge New Hampshire harshly for signing deal with Rivada

Last week, New Hampshire signed an agreement with Rivada Networks to build the RAN in its state, if it decides to opt out of FirstNet. Did the state jump the gun, or was it merely keeping its options open?

New trade association formed to represent communications interests of non-public-safety government entities

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New trade association formed to represent communications interests of non-public-safety government entities

A group of industry leaders announces the formation of the Government Wireless Technology & Communications Association (GWTCA), a trade association that officials say is being established to represent the communications needs of government public-service entities.

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Reliable high-speed backhaul vital for delivering mission-critical HD multimedia services to first responders

Technology exists to support systems that can deliver high-definition video to first responders in real time—a potentially very valuable application to public safety. But planning for such systems needs to include measures to ensure that the backhaul will be available when needed and has adequate capacity to deliver the low-latency experience that will be needed to help officials make critical decisions.

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Geospatial data exchange is needed now to improve efficiencies, save lives

It would allow critical information to be shared at a moment’s notice, even across county lines—a capability that could be the difference between life and death, as in the case of Shanell Anderson.

New Hampshire approves contract with Rivada Networks, but state official insists no FirstNet opt-out decision has been made

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New Hampshire approves contract with Rivada Networks, but state official insists no FirstNet opt-out decision has been made

New Hampshire’s governor and executive council votes unanimously to approve a contract with Rivada Networks to build a public-safety LTE radio-access network (RAN) throughout the state, if New Hampshire decides to opt out of FirstNet—a choice that would not be made until next year, according to a state official.

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Body-worn-camera policies provide a glimpse of future technology-related challenges

It is exciting to imagine the possibilities that technologies like drones and the Internet of Things could bring to public safety. However, the policy difficulties associated with the deployment of body-worn cameras should serve as a reminder that implementation can be much more complicated than most envision initially.

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