Public Safety

Industry cautions FCC against complicating Wireless Emergency Alerts

Industry cautions FCC against complicating Wireless Emergency Alerts Industry cautions FCC against complicating Wireless Emergency Alerts

byNicole Ferraro

Aug 24, 2023

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APCO continues to raise concerns about FCC’s plans for unlicensed communications at 6 GHz

APCO continues to raise concerns about FCC’s plans for unlicensed communications at 6 GHz APCO continues to raise concerns about FCC’s plans for unlicensed communications at 6 GHz

byDonny Jackson

Aug 18, 2023

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AT&T, Intrado launch new school-safety solution

AT&T, Intrado launch new school-safety solution AT&T, Intrado launch new school-safety solution

byDonny Jackson

Aug 7, 2023

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AT&T says FirstNet adoption surpasses 5 million connections, 26,000 agencies

AT&T says FirstNet adoption surpasses 5 million connections, 26,000 agencies AT&T says FirstNet adoption surpasses 5 million connections, 26,000 agencies

byDonny Jackson

Jul 26, 2023

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FCC passes new rules to enhance reliability, access to 988 Lifeline service

FCC passes new rules to enhance reliability, access to 988 Lifeline service FCC passes new rules to enhance reliability, access to 988 Lifeline service

byDonny Jackson

Jul 21, 2023

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Doubts grow over viability of UK’s LTE-based ESN

Doubts grow over viability of UK’s LTE-based ESN Doubts grow over viability of UK’s LTE-based ESN

Jul 17, 2023

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UK public-safety agencies caught in middle of much-delayed proposed Airwave-ESN transition

UK public-safety agencies caught in middle of much-delayed proposed Airwave-ESN transition

UK public-safety agencies caught in middle of much-delayed proposed Airwave-ESN transition

byDonny Jackson

Business-industrial LMR licensing struggles during first half of 2023, public-safety activity similar to 2022

Business-industrial LMR licensing struggles during first half of 2023, public-safety activity similar to 2022

byDonny Jackson

Supporting hurricane response in Puerto Rico with aerial imagery

Supporting hurricane response in Puerto Rico with aerial imagery

Supporting hurricane response in Puerto Rico with aerial imagery

FirstNet Authority releases technological Roadmap update

FirstNet Authority releases technological Roadmap update

byDonny Jackson

Better technology can help solve the public-safety staffing crisis

Better technology can help solve the public-safety staffing crisis

byKarima Holmes

PSCR-FirstNet Authority: Officials highlight key features of new 5x5 event in San Diego

PSCR-FirstNet Authority: Officials highlight key features of new 5x5 event in San Diego

byDonny Jackson

FirstNet Authority CEO reflects on first 100 days, shares vision for future

FirstNet Authority CEO reflects on first 100 days, shares vision for future

FirstNet Authority CEO reflects on first 100 days, shares vision for future

byDonny Jackson

Renee Gordon named as FirstNet Authority board vice chair

Renee Gordon named as FirstNet Authority board vice chair

Renee Gordon named as FirstNet Authority board vice chair

byDonny Jackson

NTIA head Davidson calls FirstNet a ‘success story,’ supports reauthorization before 2027 sunset

NTIA head Davidson calls FirstNet a ‘success story,’ supports reauthorization before 2027 sunset

NTIA head Davidson calls FirstNet a ‘success story,’ supports reauthorization before 2027 sunset

byDonny Jackson

Bill to permanently reauthorize the FirstNet Authority reintroduced in the House

Bill to permanently reauthorize the FirstNet Authority reintroduced in the House

byDonny Jackson

4 big mistakes to avoid in OT incident response

4 big mistakes to avoid in OT incident response

4 big mistakes to avoid in OT incident response

byDebbie Gordon

Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols

Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols

Dallas ransomware attack shuts down systems, forces public safety to use backup communication protocols

byAndy Castillo

UK’s ESN watches on as LTE public safety networks proliferate

UK’s ESN watches on as LTE public safety networks proliferate

UK’s ESN watches on as LTE public safety networks proliferate

Andrew Seybold passes after longtime work as a ‘Public Safety Advocate’

Andrew Seybold passes after longtime work as a ‘Public Safety Advocate’

Andrew Seybold passes after longtime work as a ‘Public Safety Advocate’

byDonny Jackson

UK looks to France for ideas to complete LTE-based ESN for first responders

UK looks to France for ideas to complete LTE-based ESN for first responders

UK looks to France for ideas to complete LTE-based ESN for first responders

byDonny Jackson

UK’s LTE-based ESN still getting red marks over delays

UK’s LTE-based ESN still getting red marks over delays

UK’s LTE-based ESN still getting red marks over delays

Carrizzo named as FirstNet Authority board chair

Carrizzo named as FirstNet Authority board chair

Carrizzo named as FirstNet Authority board chair

byDonny Jackson

AT&T says FirstNet has about 4.7 million connections, 25,000 agencies

AT&T says FirstNet has about 4.7 million connections, 25,000 agencies

AT&T says FirstNet has about 4.7 million connections, 25,000 agencies

byDonny Jackson

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Verizon hints at network slices for public safety

Verizon hints at network slices for public safety

AT&T claims the lead in public safety, but Verizon balks

AT&T claims the lead in public safety, but Verizon balks

AT&T claims the lead in public safety, but Verizon balks

UK officials acknowledge ESN risks, hope to complete public-safety broadband project by 2030

UK officials acknowledge ESN risks, hope to complete public-safety broadband project by 2030

UK officials acknowledge ESN risks, hope to complete public-safety broadband project by 2030

byDonny Jackson

4.9 GHz presents opportunity for public safety but requires the right management, IWCE speakers say

4.9 GHz presents opportunity for public safety but requires the right management, IWCE speakers say

4.9 GHz presents opportunity for public safety but requires the right management, IWCE speakers say

byAndy Castillo

AT&T says it completed five-year FirstNet buildout by March 30 contractual deadline

AT&T says it completed five-year FirstNet buildout by March 30 contractual deadline

byDonny Jackson

Verizon officials highlight role of 5G tech for responders during IWCE keynote

Verizon officials highlight role of 5G tech for responders during IWCE keynote

Verizon officials highlight role of 5G tech for responders during IWCE keynote

byDonny Jackson

Safer Buildings Coalition conducts annual event at IWCE 2023

Safer Buildings Coalition conducts annual event at IWCE 2023

Safer Buildings Coalition conducts annual event at IWCE 2023

byAndy Castillo

AT&T claims LTE coverage edge, FirstNet build more than 99% done

AT&T claims LTE coverage edge, FirstNet build more than 99% done

byDonny Jackson

Airbus U.S.: Rebecca Purcell, Bob Baumann discuss MCX, Agnet offerings

Airbus U.S.: Rebecca Purcell, Bob Baumann discuss MCX, Agnet offerings

byDonny Jackson

Public safety

State and local leaders can alleviate the burden on public-safety personnel by tackling three workforce trends

State and local leaders can alleviate the burden on public-safety personnel by tackling three workforce trends

Change is coming to the network detection and response (NDR) market

Change is coming to the network detection and response (NDR) market

Change is coming to the network detection and response (NDR) market

byAndrew Braunberg

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