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Exploring IoT connectivity options

All IoT deployments require hardware, software and wired or wireless connectivity and most require some level of services to implement. Wired networks have a long-standing tradition of meeting the demands of Internet of Things (IoT). Ethernet and fieldbuses have been the default technology options for exchanging factories’ time-critical data since the 1980s, said Jeroen Hoebeke, […]

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5G industry struggles with spectrum sharing

“Sharing is becoming a necessity,” said Google’s Andrew Clegg during a recent regulatory event. Clegg is Google’s spectrum engineering lead with decades of experience in spectrum policy. Others agree. “Spectrum sharing must be the new normal,” argued Vernita Harris, director of spectrum policy and programs for the chief information officer of the US Department of Defense […]

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Indiana buoys a blimp for farming connectivity

Indiana’s agricultural community is awaiting the launch of an airborne IoT connectivity service. Multiple media outlets reported that a small white blimp was spotted in flight above the Indiana town of Reynolds, which recorded a population of 533 in the 2010 census. The aerostat will be the first of its kind in the U.S. to […]

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Expedition Communications buys MobilSat in deal between satcom integrators

Expedition Communications announced the acquisition of Mobile Satellite Technologies (MobilSat) in a transaction merging two satellite-telecommunications integrators that serve the public-safety, military and critical-communications sectors. Liz Ingle, vice president of sales and marketing for Expedition Communications, said the synergies between the companies meant that doing the deal that was announced last week “just made a […]

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Verizon: Cory Davis discusses new THOR deployable, scheduled showcase at IWCE 2021

Cory Davis, director of Verizon Response and Public-Safety Operations, outlines the capabilities of THOR (Tactical Humanitarian Operations Response), Verizon Frontlines’ deployable prototype vehicle that can support a variety of first-responder broadband needs, including Ultrawideband 5G, satellite connectivity and drone operations, as well as 4G LTE and other more typical technologies being used by public […]

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AT&T will tap into OneWeb’s satellite network to reach remote areas

OneWeb has secured a key customer for its emerging low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband platform, announcing Wednesday that AT&T will use it to provide satellite-based connectivity to business customers in remote parts of the US. Financial terms were not announced, but AT&T intends to tap into OneWeb’s satellite-based platform to extend its reach in hard-to-serve […]

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Handling the inevitable driverless tech accident

Many of the proponents for autonomous vehicles say they are safer than human drivers, reducing accidents, deaths, and injuries. However, an article by Tony Gillespie, visiting professor, electronic and electrical engineering at the University College London (UCL) in Engineering and Technology magazine says it is inevitable that the vehicles themselves will be involved in accidents. The potential […]

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Newscan: Hurricane Ida takes out over half of all cell towers in its path in Louisiana

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Hurricane Ida takes out over half of all cell towers in its path in Louisiana Flock Safety gives police expanded vehicle-location abilities FTC bans spyware maker SpyFone and orders it to notify hacked victims Federal agencies to increase facial-recognition use, GAO finds AT&T: Delay in 3G sunset would […]

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LA-RICS hopes P25 network from Motorola Solutions will be ready in October 2023

It will be at least two more years before first responders will be able to use a completed Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) P25 system being built by Motorola Solutions that already is about a year behind schedule, LA-RICS board members were informed yesterday. During yesterday’s meeting of the LA-RICS Joint Powers Authority […]

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Untangling the iPhone 13 rumors around Globalstar’s LEO satellites

A new report indicates Apple’s next iPhone could connect directly to satellites, allowing users to make calls and send texts when they’re outside of cellular coverage areas. At least, that’s what some headlines indicate. The truth may be a little more nuanced. According to MacRumors, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo issued a note to investors […]

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Exploring IoT connectivity options

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5G industry struggles with spectrum sharing

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Indiana buoys a blimp for farming connectivity

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Expedition Communications buys MobilSat in deal between satcom integrators

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Verizon: Cory Davis discusses new THOR deployable, scheduled showcase at IWCE 2021

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AT&T will tap into OneWeb’s satellite network to reach remote areas

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Handling the inevitable driverless tech accident

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Newscan: Hurricane Ida takes out over half of all cell towers in its path in Louisiana

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LA-RICS hopes P25 network from Motorola Solutions will be ready in October 2023

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Untangling the iPhone 13 rumors around Globalstar’s LEO satellites

Commentary

September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track

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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Check out key takeaways from Disaster Management Symposium webinars, register to view archives

Video: Opening of the Expo Hall on day three of IWCE 2023

Lynk CEO Charles Miller: The sky’s the limit

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IWCE 2019 Wrap Up