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UK public-safety LTE network targeted for completion in 2020, with LMR providing early direct-mode solution

First responders in the United Kingdom (UK) are slated to complete the communications transition from the Airwave TETRA system to the LTE-based Emergency Services Network (ESN) in 2020, although LMR technology likely will continue to be used when off-network voice communications are needed, according to a UK official.

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MythBusters: A FirstNet edition

Many things are being said about FirstNet, but not all of them are entirely accurate. Here’s an attempt to clarify some potentially confusing statements that have been made about the much-anticipated nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN).

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AT&T exec says 5G deployments could ‘scale’ in 2019, discusses importance of FirstNet rollout

A decision by the 3GPP standards body could accelerate the potential standards-based, commercial 5G deployments by several months, with scaled 5G rollouts for fixed and mobile happening within two years, according to an AT&T executive.

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Radvisory 5G: Keith Radousky discusses alternative strategies for densification of wireless sites

Keith Radousky, president of Radvisory 5G, outlines how myriad technologies can be leveraged to provide broadband wireless connectivity via cell sites in nontraditional locations, such as on the rooftops of low-rise buildings.

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EJL Wireless Research: Earl Lum discusses the future of in-building coverage for public-safety communications

Earl Lum, president of EJL Wireless Research, outlines some of the challenges facing vendors, governments and building owners as they try to support public safety’s in-building communications needs for LMR and LTE systems.

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Pryme teams with Zello, others to provide accessories in fast-growing cellular PTT market

A growing number of enterprises are replacing or augmenting land-mobile-radio (LMR) systems with Zello’s push-to-talk-over-cellular (PoC) offering combined with speaker microphones and other accessories from Pryme, according to officials from both companies.

Commentary

How first responders—and the public—count on wireless communications, even indoors

It is not merely a convenience that cellular connectivity is available throughout a building; it literally can be the difference between life and death.

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Kodiak: Bruce Lawler highlights rural deployment, application integrations, MCPTT future

Bruce Lawler, Kodiak chief product officer and co-founder, describes how the company’s carrier-integrated push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) solution is being used in a rural Texas county, as well as highlighting efforts to integrate applications with the Kodiak offering. Lawler also discusses Kodiak’s positioning as the industry pursues commercial availability of the mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) standard approved last year.

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Motorola Solutions: Fred Chavis showcases prototype for LTE eNodeB, EPC and application server in a box

Fred Chavis, Motorola Solutions’ senior manager of public-safety LTE global trials, showcases the LXN-500, which houses an LTE eNodeB, evolved packet core (EPC) and application server in a single unit that is designed for use in remote and rural areas outside of the coverage footprint for a network provider like FirstNet.

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VNC: Gary Monetti, Mohan Tammisetti demonstrate ‘take the network with you’ solution for public-safety LTE

Gary Monetti (left) and Mohan Tammisetti of Virtual Network Communications (VNC) demonstrate how the company’s portable Greencell eNodeB and vCore enhanced packet core (EPC) with IP media subsystem (IMS) functionality can be combined to deliver LTE connectivity, even when the user is outside of the footprint of a fixed terrestrial network.

News

UK public-safety LTE network targeted for completion in 2020, with LMR providing early direct-mode solution

Commentary

MythBusters: A FirstNet edition

News

AT&T exec says 5G deployments could ‘scale’ in 2019, discusses importance of FirstNet rollout

Video

Radvisory 5G: Keith Radousky discusses alternative strategies for densification of wireless sites

Video

EJL Wireless Research: Earl Lum discusses the future of in-building coverage for public-safety communications

News

Pryme teams with Zello, others to provide accessories in fast-growing cellular PTT market

Commentary

How first responders—and the public—count on wireless communications, even indoors

Video

Kodiak: Bruce Lawler highlights rural deployment, application integrations, MCPTT future

Video

Motorola Solutions: Fred Chavis showcases prototype for LTE eNodeB, EPC and application server in a box

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VNC: Gary Monetti, Mohan Tammisetti demonstrate ‘take the network with you’ solution for public-safety LTE

Commentary

How satellite communications create a critical connectivity link for first responders

As communities grapple with budget shortfalls, how will online and digital taxation change?

U.S. sets up new open RAN group amid telecom slugfest with China

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