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Public safety transitioning to LTE-based solutions, but PTT timetable still unclear, speakers say
Public Safety
Public safety transitioning to LTE-based solutions, but PTT timetable still unclear, speakers sayPublic safety transitioning to LTE-based solutions, but PTT timetable still unclear, speakers say

byDonny Jackson
Nov 20, 2020
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6 Min Read
Samsung, AT&T announce rugged smartphone, tablet as FirstNet Ready
Devices
Samsung, AT&T announce rugged smartphone, tablet as FirstNet ReadySamsung, AT&T announce rugged smartphone, tablet as FirstNet Ready
byDonny Jackson
Nov 17, 2020
3 Min Read
ESChat upgrades public-safety users to Amazon AWS GovCloud for enhanced security, interoperability
Public Safety
ESChat upgrades public-safety users to Amazon AWS GovCloud for enhanced security, interoperabilityESChat upgrades public-safety users to Amazon AWS GovCloud for enhanced security, interoperability
byDonny Jackson
Nov 12, 2020
4 Min Read
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IoT
Anterix maintains 900 MHz broadband momentum with NYPA pilotAnterix maintains 900 MHz broadband momentum with NYPA pilot
byDonny Jackson
Nov 4, 2020
6 Min Read
Motorola Solutions cites command-center success, LMR challenges during earnings call
Devices & Solutions
Motorola Solutions cites command-center success, LMR challenges during earnings callMotorola Solutions cites command-center success, LMR challenges during earnings call
byDonny Jackson
Oct 31, 2020
2 Min Read
BusPatrol safety solution leverages—and funds—FirstNet, broadband connectivity for school buses
Public Safety
BusPatrol safety solution leverages—and funds—FirstNet, broadband connectivity for school busesBusPatrol safety solution leverages—and funds—FirstNet, broadband connectivity for school buses
byDonny Jackson
Oct 28, 2020
9 Min Read
Public Safety
U.S. Army contracts with FirstNet to support public-safety personnel at 72 installations
U.S. Army contracts with FirstNet to support public-safety personnel at 72 installations
Oct 14, 2020
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Assured Wireless announces HPUE products that extend range of FirstNet devices on Band 14
Public Safety
Assured Wireless announces HPUE products that extend range of FirstNet devices on Band 14
Assured Wireless announces HPUE products that extend range of FirstNet devices on Band 14
Oct 9, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Verizon launches MCPTT with Push-to-Responder offering
Push To X
Verizon launches MCPTT with Push-to-Responder offering
Verizon launches MCPTT with Push-to-Responder offering
Oct 6, 2020
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Newscan: 911 vendor Intrado takes responsibility for widespread outage logo in a gray background | Newscan: 911 vendor Intrado takes responsibility for widespread outage
Public Safety
Newscan: 911 vendor Intrado takes responsibility for widespread outage
Newscan: 911 vendor Intrado takes responsibility for widespread outage
Oct 6, 2020
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2 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Assured Wireless co-founder, CEO Tom Bilotta dies
Public Safety
Assured Wireless co-founder, CEO Tom Bilotta dies
Assured Wireless co-founder, CEO Tom Bilotta dies
Sep 29, 2020
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2 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions announces P25 radio for firefighters with integrated LTE
LMR
Motorola Solutions announces P25 radio for firefighters with integrated LTE
Motorola Solutions announces P25 radio for firefighters with integrated LTE
Sep 25, 2020
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
FirstNet One LTE blimp used for first time in aftermath of Hurricane Laura
Public Safety
FirstNet One LTE blimp used for first time in aftermath of Hurricane Laura
FirstNet One LTE blimp used for first time in aftermath of Hurricane Laura
Sep 23, 2020
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6 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions introduces cloud-based P25 core as resiliency option
Devices & Solutions
Motorola Solutions introduces cloud-based P25 core as resiliency option
Motorola Solutions introduces cloud-based P25 core as resiliency option
Sep 18, 2020
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Ericsson to buy Cradlepoint for $1.1 billion cash
Funding
Ericsson to buy Cradlepoint for $1.1 billion cash
Ericsson to buy Cradlepoint for $1.1 billion cash
Sep 18, 2020
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3 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
UK public safety’s transition from TETRA to LTE-based ESN targeted for 2024 or 2025, Home Office officials say
Public Safety
UK public safety’s transition from TETRA to LTE-based ESN targeted for 2024 or 2025, Home Office officials say
UK public safety’s transition from TETRA to LTE-based ESN targeted for 2024 or 2025, Home Office officials say
Sep 15, 2020
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8 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
LTE ProSe direct-mode communications works with limited range, Samsung official says
Public Safety
LTE ProSe direct-mode communications works with limited range, Samsung official says
LTE ProSe direct-mode communications works with limited range, Samsung official says
Sep 2, 2020
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions buys Callyo to enhance command-center portfolio
Devices & Solutions
Motorola Solutions buys Callyo to enhance command-center portfolio
Motorola Solutions buys Callyo to enhance command-center portfolio
Sep 2, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Axon launches Respond platform with cloud-based CAD, integration support
Dispatch/Call-taking
Axon launches Respond platform with cloud-based CAD, integration support
Axon launches Respond platform with cloud-based CAD, integration support
Aug 26, 2020
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6 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Kymeta buys satellite service provider Lepton Global Solutions
Satellite Direct to Device
Kymeta buys satellite service provider Lepton Global Solutions
Kymeta buys satellite service provider Lepton Global Solutions
Aug 18, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Michigan, Indiana test Motorola Solutions’ cloud-based Critical Connect as LMR-LTE interoperability platform
Interoperability
Michigan, Indiana test Motorola Solutions’ cloud-based Critical Connect as LMR-LTE interoperability platform
Michigan, Indiana test Motorola Solutions’ cloud-based Critical Connect as LMR-LTE interoperability platform
Aug 17, 2020
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8 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Hytera subsidiary increases bid to buy bankrupt U.S. divisions as Motorola Solutions seeks to block sale
LMR
Hytera subsidiary increases bid to buy bankrupt U.S. divisions as Motorola Solutions seeks to block sale
Hytera subsidiary increases bid to buy bankrupt U.S. divisions as Motorola Solutions seeks to block sale
Aug 11, 2020
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Public Safety
New alliance calls for allocation of public-safety 4.9 GHz spectrum to FirstNet Authority
New alliance calls for allocation of public-safety 4.9 GHz spectrum to FirstNet Authority
Aug 6, 2020
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions buys video-security company Pelco for $110 million cash
Devices & Solutions
Motorola Solutions buys video-security company Pelco for $110 million cash
Motorola Solutions buys video-security company Pelco for $110 million cash
Aug 5, 2020
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2 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Cloud-based Carbyne earns streaming video patent, positions platform as a step toward NG911
911
Cloud-based Carbyne earns streaming video patent, positions platform as a step toward NG911
Cloud-based Carbyne earns streaming video patent, positions platform as a step toward NG911
Jul 22, 2020
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6 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Hytera creates new entity to be prospective buyer of its bankrupt U.S. divisions
LMR
Hytera creates new entity to be prospective buyer of its bankrupt U.S. divisions
Hytera creates new entity to be prospective buyer of its bankrupt U.S. divisions
Jul 21, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Verizon selects MCPTT vendor, expects to launch MCPTT service this year
Push To X
Verizon selects MCPTT vendor, expects to launch MCPTT service this year
Verizon selects MCPTT vendor, expects to launch MCPTT service this year
Jul 16, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Operations
L3Harris, Tait alter sales relationship
L3Harris, Tait alter sales relationship
Jul 15, 2020
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions sees strong signs for video, 911 as LMR slows during COVID-19 pandemic
911
Motorola Solutions sees strong signs for video, 911 as LMR slows during COVID-19 pandemic
Motorola Solutions sees strong signs for video, 911 as LMR slows during COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 8, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
RapidDeploy sees its cloud-native 911 solutions gain acceptance during COVID-19 pandemic
Dispatch/Call-taking
RapidDeploy sees its cloud-native 911 solutions gain acceptance during COVID-19 pandemic
RapidDeploy sees its cloud-native 911 solutions gain acceptance during COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 8, 2020
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
L3Harris developing more LMR-LTE solutions while celebrating first anniversary after merger
Interoperability
L3Harris developing more LMR-LTE solutions while celebrating first anniversary after merger
L3Harris developing more LMR-LTE solutions while celebrating first anniversary after merger
Jul 1, 2020
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
FirstNet Authority board approves $218 million investment into 5G core, deployable assets
Broadband
FirstNet Authority board approves $218 million investment into 5G core, deployable assets
FirstNet Authority board approves $218 million investment into 5G core, deployable assets
Jun 18, 2020
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7 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions private broadband platform supports Anterix 900 MHz use, LTE-LMR integration
Critical Infrastructure
Motorola Solutions private broadband platform supports Anterix 900 MHz use, LTE-LMR integration
Motorola Solutions private broadband platform supports Anterix 900 MHz use, LTE-LMR integration
Jun 17, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Sonim Technologies launches RDK-3 package with optional interoperability, mesh-networking capabilities
Satellite Direct to Device
Sonim Technologies launches RDK-3 package with optional interoperability, mesh-networking capabilities
Sonim Technologies launches RDK-3 package with optional interoperability, mesh-networking capabilities
May 29, 2020
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson
Motorola Solutions issues reply to bankruptcy filings by Hytera’s U.S. subsidiaries, says legal actions will proceed
LMR
Motorola Solutions issues reply to bankruptcy filings by Hytera’s U.S. subsidiaries, says legal actions will proceed
Motorola Solutions issues reply to bankruptcy filings by Hytera’s U.S. subsidiaries, says legal actions will proceed
May 28, 2020
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4 Min Read
byDonny Jackson

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