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5G is just one connectivity option

As public carriers extend their new infrastructure into more areas, the drumbeat for a 5G wireless world has grown louder. But public carrier 5G shouldn’t eclipse the multitude of network connectivity options that businesses can use to bring Internet of Things (IoT) and network edge operations into harmony. In the amplified marketing arena of mobile […]

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CBRS auction creates challenges, opportunities for utility companies

The federal government’s commercialization of CBRS spectrum is creating private network opportunities for a number of industries, but for the utility industry the FCC’s move to auction this midband spectrum is not entirely good news. That’s because many utilities are already using this spectrum. Utilities have been building their own communications networks for decades to […]

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COVID-19 impact contributes to significant decreases in LMR licensing activity

Hampered in part by economic slowdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, land-mobile-radio (LMR) licensing activity in both the public-safety and business-industrial sectors this year is on pace to set all-time low marks, according to data in the FCC’s online Universal Licensing System (ULS) database. Through July 1, the FCC has received 6,092 LMR license applications—1,378 […]

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Rural carriers ‘stunned’ by U.S. ban on Huawei, ZTE

The FCC has banned purchases of Huawei and ZTE equipment and many of the US rural wireless network operators affected by the move are incensed. “As a result, rural carriers who have deployed Huawei or ZTE equipment or services in their networks will now lack the ability to support their critical networks that are serving […]

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AI, edge-computing architecture drive embedded IoT development

Cloud systems have entered the realm of AI and machine learning, changing the nature of embedded IoT development, which already required an ample mix of skill sets. As AI work moves to the edge in many Internet of Things deployments, this trend could accelerate, setting the stage for greater development in platform diversity. Still, all […]

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L3Harris developing more LMR-LTE solutions while celebrating first anniversary after merger

L3Harris continues to see market interest in solutions that leverage both LMR and LTE technology in multiple sectors as the company completes its first year of integration since the merger of Harris and L3 Technologies—an effort made more difficult by the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated economic impacts. Nino DiCosmo, president of the L3Harris public-safety […]

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Cradlepoint: Stephanie Wildman talks tech procurement, previews July 7 webinar

Stephanie Wildman, Cradlepoint’s NASPO program manager, outlines what public-safety agencies should consider when assessing total cost of ownership of technology equipment, as well as potential methods for purchasing, from traditional bidding processes to cooperative contracts. Wildman also highlights the value of grant funding and where even small agencies can secure the resources necessary to […]

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Hyundai claims V2X communications breakthrough

Hyundai Mobis is claiming a breakthrough in its vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, saying its latest hardware can handle large volumes of data in real time. It says its Integrated Communication Controller succeeds in localizing the core connected car technology that connects vehicles, people, things and infrastructure with high-speed communication networks. The unit connects various electronic control […]

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IoT security prioritization creeps to the forefront

As lightbulbs, door locks, garage doors and thermostats get connected and become part of the grander Internet of Things at increasing rates, securing those devices is gradually becoming a priority for the companies making those products and the service providers supporting them. While a portion of security threats centers on consumer IoT devices, those threats […]

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Allerio Mobile Hub certified for use on FirstNet, other LTE carrier networks

Startup Allerio announced that its easy-to-use Mobile Hub broadband platform designed for EMS use and the healthcare community has been certified for use by the FCC and multiple U.S. carriers—FirstNet/AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and U.S. Cellular. “One of the unique things about this is that there’s one button on it—it turns the device on, and it […]

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5G is just one connectivity option

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CBRS auction creates challenges, opportunities for utility companies

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COVID-19 impact contributes to significant decreases in LMR licensing activity

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Rural carriers ‘stunned’ by U.S. ban on Huawei, ZTE

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AI, edge-computing architecture drive embedded IoT development

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L3Harris developing more LMR-LTE solutions while celebrating first anniversary after merger

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Cradlepoint: Stephanie Wildman talks tech procurement, previews July 7 webinar

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Hyundai claims V2X communications breakthrough

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IoT security prioritization creeps to the forefront

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Allerio Mobile Hub certified for use on FirstNet, other LTE carrier networks

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