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U.S. military goes all-in on spectrum sharing

The US Department of Defense (DoD) on Thursday announced a new spectrum-sharing initiative that could have significant implications for 5G providers around the globe. The US military said it plans to share spectrum with commercial interests on a widespread basis. But the details were lacking in several areas including how that might work, which bands […]

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Artificial intelligence in IoT sees gains, but talent’s a hurdle

Artificial intelligence is a vital component of digital transformation initiatives as the volume of data that organizations gather continues to swell. A total of 69% of survey respondents to the 2020 IoT Adoption Survey reported using artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) as part of IoT initiatives. Top AI priorities include performance monitoring and trend forecasting […]

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FirstNet tops 1.7 million connections, 14,000 subscribing agencies during Q3, AT&T says

More than 14,000 first-responder entities subscribe to FirstNet and have made more than 1.7 million connections to the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) as of the end of September, meaning FirstNet added almost 1 million connection during the previous 14 months, according to figures from contractor AT&T. AT&T Chief Financial Officer John Stephens announced the […]

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BusPatrol safety solution leverages—and funds—FirstNet, broadband connectivity for school buses

A Maryland school system is utilizing automated stop-arm video solutions from BusPatrol in an effort to deter illegal passing of stopped school buses to improve student safety, but the arrangement also funds FirstNet wireless broadband connectivity needed to support push-to-talk and fleet-management applications. “The issue of motorists driving by bus stops is a serious one […]

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Verizon, AT&T pounce on private-networking opportunity

AT&T and Verizon are putting all the pieces in place to capitalize on what some believe could be an enormous business opportunity: building private wireless networks for enterprises and other organizations. According to Harbor Research, private IoT and 5G networks globally will have a total addressable market (TAM) of $208 billion by 2025. Both Verizon and […]

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Sierra Wireless 5G vehicle router commercially available

Sierra Wireless this week announced the commercial availability of the AirLink MG90 5G platform, which company officials tout as the first multinetwork 5G vehicle router solution for critical-communications users. Dave Markland, the director of product management at Sierra Wireless, said the MG90 5G is designed to let users in the utility, transit and public-safety sectors […]

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Newscan: FCC issues staff report on T-Mobile outage resulting in at least 23,621 failed calls to 911

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations FCC issues staff report on T-Mobile outage resulting in at least 23,621 failed calls to 911 Google discontinues its Google Nest Secure alarm system Why the Zonar and BusPatrol partnership is pivotal for student safety North Wales Fire and Rescue signs $1 million deal with Capita for communications […]

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Florida statewide LMR ‘absolutely’ will be available to public safety current L3Harris contract expires

Florida state and local agencies subscribing to the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS) will be able to continue using the LMR network after the existing contract with L3Harris expires in a little more than eight months, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) clarified today in a statement. “Users will absolutely have a SLERS […]

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Rethinking the smart-city experience

Over the past few months, we’ve seen the world transform around us. It’s clear that cities will be affected in the long-term, making reflection on the emerging technologies shaping future outcomes critical now. The emergence of 5G networks and boundless broadband deployment has the potential to change the way cities and counties across the country […]

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Judge sides with Motorola Solutions, denies Hytera request for retrial, reduced damages

A federal-court judge this week released an order denying Hytera’s requests for a retrial or a reduction in the $764.6 million in damages for utilizing Motorola Solutions trade secrets and copyrighted software code to develop much of its DMR product portfolio. “Hytera has not met the high standard for judgment as a matter of law, […]

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U.S. military goes all-in on spectrum sharing

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Artificial intelligence in IoT sees gains, but talent’s a hurdle

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FirstNet tops 1.7 million connections, 14,000 subscribing agencies during Q3, AT&T says

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BusPatrol safety solution leverages—and funds—FirstNet, broadband connectivity for school buses

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Verizon, AT&T pounce on private-networking opportunity

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Sierra Wireless 5G vehicle router commercially available

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Newscan: FCC issues staff report on T-Mobile outage resulting in at least 23,621 failed calls to 911

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Florida statewide LMR ‘absolutely’ will be available to public safety current L3Harris contract expires

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Rethinking the smart-city experience

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Judge sides with Motorola Solutions, denies Hytera request for retrial, reduced damages

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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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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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