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Your phone's 5G connection Is vulnerable to bypass, DoS attacks
Your phone's 5G connection Is vulnerable to bypass, DoS attacks
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Nate Nelson / Dark Reading
Jul 1, 2024
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Seven entities side with CERCI in opposition to latest PSSA 4.9 GHz proposal
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Seven entities side with CERCI in opposition to latest PSSA 4.9 GHz proposal
Seven entities side with CERCI in opposition to latest PSSA 4.9 GHz proposal
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Donny Jackson
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Tait Communications announces purchase of RFI Technology Solutions
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Tait Communications announces purchase of RFI Technology Solutions
Tait Communications announces purchase of RFI Technology Solutions
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Donny Jackson
Feb 9, 2024
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The UK Post Office scandal holds lessons for telecom
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The UK Post Office scandal holds lessons for telecom
The UK Post Office scandal holds lessons for telecom
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Iain Morris
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EchoStar execs downplay risk of bankruptcy
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EchoStar execs downplay risk of bankruptcy
EchoStar execs downplay risk of bankruptcy
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Jeff Baumgartner
Aug 14, 2024
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EchoStar sheds more subs as possible bankruptcy looms
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EchoStar sheds more subs as possible bankruptcy looms
EchoStar sheds more subs as possible bankruptcy looms
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House GOP looks at transportation regulations in light of Chevron doctrine ruling
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House GOP looks at transportation regulations in light of Chevron doctrine ruling
House GOP looks at transportation regulations in light of Chevron doctrine ruling
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Dan Zukowski
Jul 30, 2024
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FCC’s Rosenworcel hopes 4.9 GHz proceeding will be finished within ‘several months’
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FCC’s Rosenworcel hopes 4.9 GHz proceeding will be finished within ‘several months’
FCC’s Rosenworcel hopes 4.9 GHz proceeding will be finished within ‘several months’
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Donny Jackson
Jul 11, 2024
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Memphis residents oppose Musk's AI supercomputer over power concerns
Memphis residents oppose Musk's AI supercomputer over power concerns
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Ben Wodecki / IoT World Today
Aug 4, 2024
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6G Summit brings unusual plea from carriers: Slow your roll
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6G Summit brings unusual plea from carriers: Slow your roll
6G Summit brings unusual plea from carriers: Slow your roll
Nov 9, 2023
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FCC study pins all blame on AT&T for massive mobile outage
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FCC study pins all blame on AT&T for massive mobile outage
FCC study pins all blame on AT&T for massive mobile outage
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Jeff Baumgartner
Jul 24, 2024
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CISA’s Secure by Design Initiative at 1: A report card
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CISA’s Secure by Design Initiative at 1: A report card
CISA’s Secure by Design Initiative at 1: A report card
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Stephen de Vries
Jun 10, 2024
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Real-Time Situational Awareness: Today’s Holy Grail
Real-Time Situational Awareness: Today’s Holy Grail
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T-Mobile proposal of free 5G for public safety is a great idea, but there are a lot of caveats
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T-Mobile proposal of free 5G for public safety is a great idea, but there are a lot of caveats
T-Mobile proposal of free 5G for public safety is a great idea, but there are a lot of caveats
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Donny Jackson
Nov 15, 2019
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911 dispatch centers can take multiple steps to combat cyberattacks
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911 dispatch centers can take multiple steps to combat cyberattacks
911 dispatch centers can take multiple steps to combat cyberattacks
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Dan Retzer
Nov 15, 2019
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The importance of commercial broadcast radio to public safety
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The importance of commercial broadcast radio to public safety
The importance of commercial broadcast radio to public safety
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Andy Maxymillian
Aug 7, 2019
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Help wanted: 911 sector needs more early adopters
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Help wanted: 911 sector needs more early adopters
Help wanted: 911 sector needs more early adopters
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Christy Williams
Jun 20, 2019
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How 3D location can increase situational awareness and improve operational efficiency
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How 3D location can increase situational awareness and improve operational efficiency
How 3D location can increase situational awareness and improve operational efficiency
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Amir Sattar
Mar 29, 2019
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Why every PSAP needs to be vigilant about cybersecurity
Why every PSAP needs to be vigilant about cybersecurity
Nov 2, 2018
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Gilles Ferland
Public Safety
In-building mapping: What’s really needed for emergency response?
In-building mapping: What’s really needed for emergency response?
Mar 2, 2018
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Single core, singular priority: FirstNet policy helps protect public-safety communications
Single core, singular priority: FirstNet policy helps protect public-safety communications
Dec 11, 2017
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Industry Spotlight on Selim Bouri, Airbus vice president and head of MENA and APAC
Industry Spotlight on Selim Bouri, Airbus vice president and head of MENA and APAC
Oct 19, 2017
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Enterprise
FirstNet opportunities—and challenges
FirstNet opportunities—and challenges
Jul 13, 2017
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Enterprise
Former board member Paul Fitzgerald on FirstNet-AT&T deal: ‘I like what I see and hear’
Former board member Paul Fitzgerald on FirstNet-AT&T deal: ‘I like what I see and hear’
Apr 13, 2017
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Enterprise
Preventing a devastating, OPM-like hack of FirstNet
Preventing a devastating, OPM-like hack of FirstNet
Sep 25, 2015
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Public Safety
As we celebrate the Fourth of July, remember the first responders—our nation’s finest
As we celebrate the Fourth of July, remember the first responders—our nation’s finest
Jul 2, 2015
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Public Safety
All-outdoor microwave delivers secure, scalable backhaul for public-safety networks
All-outdoor microwave delivers secure, scalable backhaul for public-safety networks
May 26, 2015
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What RCC Consultants’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing means to customers
What RCC Consultants’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing means to customers
May 9, 2015
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Coverage & Interference
Tiger Teams and the FCC Enforcement Bureau
Tiger Teams and the FCC Enforcement Bureau
Apr 15, 2015
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Public Safety
Differences on ‘public-safety entity’ definition may be addressable by FirstNet
Differences on ‘public-safety entity’ definition may be addressable by FirstNet
Nov 13, 2014
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Donny Jackson
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Do I Really Need a License?
Do I Really Need a License?
Sep 30, 2014
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Emergency Medical Dispatches and HIPAA: Are You HIPAA Compliant?
Emergency Medical Dispatches and HIPAA: Are You HIPAA Compliant?
Jul 23, 2014
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Enterprise
FirstNet’s business model, while difficult, is not a ‘mission impossible’
FirstNet’s business model, while difficult, is not a ‘mission impossible’
Nov 19, 2013
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Tracking, Monitoring & Control
There are limits to cracking down on nuisance 911 calls
There are limits to cracking down on nuisance 911 calls
Oct 1, 2013
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911
Chicago cop’s 911 diversion attempt worthy of punishment
Chicago cop’s 911 diversion attempt worthy of punishment
Sep 10, 2013
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Public Safety
HSIN securely connects all first responders
HSIN securely connects all first responders
Jul 30, 2013
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Sprint says farewell to Nextel iDEN network
Sprint says farewell to Nextel iDEN network
Jul 8, 2013
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Donny Jackson
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Devices
Band 14 in every cellular device?
Band 14 in every cellular device?
Jun 12, 2013
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Regulations
How to avoid FCC penalties now that the narrowbanding deadline has passed
How to avoid FCC penalties now that the narrowbanding deadline has passed
May 9, 2013
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Al Ittner
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FirstNet chairman sets the bar very high
FirstNet chairman sets the bar very high
Apr 2, 2013
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Donny Jackson
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What CMAS means for mobile subscribers
What CMAS means for mobile subscribers
Nov 29, 2012
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Enterprise
Regarding FirstNet, here’s how states can help themselves
Regarding FirstNet, here’s how states can help themselves
Nov 6, 2012
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Dispatch/Call-taking
A better way to dispatch
A better way to dispatch
Jul 27, 2012
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Cybersecurity
Adding low-cost ADP encryption could be a pricy decision
Adding low-cost ADP encryption could be a pricy decision
Apr 17, 2012
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Critical Infrastructure
For FirstNet, an unpleasant, but essential step toward productivity
For FirstNet, an unpleasant, but essential step toward productivity
Apr 10, 2012
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Coverage & Interference
Avoid getting into a box
Avoid getting into a box
Apr 1, 2012
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A mother like no other
A mother like no other
Apr 1, 2012
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Are local governments prepared for AI? 38% of IT leaders say not at all
Are local governments prepared for AI? 38% of IT leaders say not at all
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U.S. government, Hytera Communications share key evidence, arguments for February criminal trial
U.S. government, Hytera Communications share key evidence, arguments for February criminal trial
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Donny Jackson
Nov 27, 2024
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Robotic dog with wheels climbs steps, speeds down mountains
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John Yellig
Nov 25, 2024
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Tracking, Monitoring & Control
C-V2X, with 5G specs, takes another step forward in the US
C-V2X, with 5G specs, takes another step forward in the US
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Mike Dano / Light Reading
Nov 25, 2024
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