Backhaul

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In the 911 sector, challenges abound, but so do solutions (with video)

Backhaul will be chief among the challenges, as broadband networks will generate exponentially greater amounts of data. On that note, analytics also will need to be addressed.

Backhaul must be a priority for LTE network

Many initial concepts to utilize microwave networks designed for low-bandwidth LMR systems have had to be revamped after engineers started calculating the backhaul required to avoid creating throughput bottlenecks beyond the base station.

Schrier: For the Connected City, fiber everywhere is a must

“Wireless has a lot of bandwidth, but the bandwidth that’s available with fiber — a hundred megabits a second or a gigabit second to every device in a home or business — the applications you could have would be phenomenal,” Bill Schrier said.

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Wash. public-utilities district chooses Exalt for backhaul

The Grays Harbor Public Utility District in Aberdeen, Wash., has deployed Exalt Communications’ microwave backhaul systems to carry critical SCADA and automated meter reading (AMR) traffic from its substations to its main data center.

SkyTerra aims for large role in public-safety communications

Chris Gates, vice president of strategy with SkyTerra, discusses the company’s pending introduction of a next-generation all-IP satellite and a crucial deal with Qualcomm that will bring to market inexpensive handsets with attractive form factors.

Kentucky Department for Public Health to administer medical talkgroups

Drew Chandler, IT and communications manager for the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s preparedness branch, discusses the national public health-oriented satellite talkgroups offered through SkyTerra Communications’ SMART (satellite mutual-aid radio talkgroups) program.

Photo of Jennifer Manner, vice president of regulatory affairs of SkyTerra

Fast-evolving satellite technology becoming a bigger tool in the toolbox

Jennifer Manner, vice president of regulatory affairs of SkyTerra, discusses the company’s SMART mutual-aid radio talkgroups, as well as the deployment of satellite-based communication systems during an emergency response.

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Texas city opts for MotoMesh

Motorola announced that the city of Plano, Texas, will deploy its MotoMesh and Canopy backhaul solutions to establish a “mobility corridor” that is designed to provide 4.9 GHz wireless broadband connectivity to first responders.

News

In the 911 sector, challenges abound, but so do solutions (with video)

Backhaul must be a priority for LTE network

Schrier: For the Connected City, fiber everywhere is a must

News

Wash. public-utilities district chooses Exalt for backhaul

SkyTerra aims for large role in public-safety communications

Kentucky Department for Public Health to administer medical talkgroups

Fast-evolving satellite technology becoming a bigger tool in the toolbox

News

Texas city opts for MotoMesh

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Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

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