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Caribbean countries prepare to build public-safety LTE networks on spectrum aligned with FirstNet in U.S.

While FirstNet’s RFP release may be the focus of the public-safety communications arena, many countries in the Caribbean also are preparing for the development of first-responder LTE networks, according to an official for Neptune Mobile, which hopes to deploy the systems throughout the region.

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FirstNet RFP calls for 25-year deal, contractor to pay FirstNet at least $5.625 billion

FirstNet’s selected contractor will gain access to 20 MHz of spectrum and receive as much as $6.5 billion to support the buildout and operation of the proposed public-safety broadband network, but the contractor must pay FirstNet a minimum of $5.625 billion over the life of the 25-year deal, according to the request for proposal (RFP) released today.(total minimum payment amount corrected in story)

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Some things we don’t know yet that could impact FirstNet’s ultimate success (updated)

Nothing happens in a vacuum. As we wait for FirstNet to release its RFP, here are some questions that FirstNet is not positioned to address right now, but finding answers to them could be critical to the success of the nationwide public-safety broadband initiative. (Updated with correction about spectrum-cap impact)

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Newscan: First known hacker-caused power outage signals troubling escalation

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations First known hacker-caused power outage signals troubling escalation AT&T aims to turn Atlanta into a ‘smart city’ Her attacker forced her to make a phone call during a rape—so she called 911 A behind-the-scenes look at body cameras How long is too long to wait for help when […]

Hughes: Tony Bardo discusses SANDy Act, role of satellite in making communications resilient

Tony Bardo, assistant vice president for government solutions at Hughes Network Systems, talks about network-resiliency aspects of new federal legislation proposed by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), as well as the role that satellite can play in important initiatives such as next-generation 911 and FirstNet.

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Transition to IP technology impacting command-and-control arena, panelists say

Migrating to IP-based technologies provides an opportunity for all kinds of command-and-control centers—whether they are supporting an enterprise, public safety or a critical-infrastructure entity—to realize improved functionality and resiliency, but making the transition can be complicated and challenging, according to speakers participating in a recent webinar addressing the subject.

Commentary

Developing response protocols for emergency situations critical to facilities managers, first responders

During the last year, the security industry has seen a greater emphasis placed on combining high-functioning security systems with mechanisms that ultimately will serve to reduce law-enforcement response times and equip first responders with valuable information.

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Harris showcases Signal Sentry 1000 solution that detects, locates GPS-jamming sources

Harris last week exhibited at IACP 2015 in Chicago its Signal Sentry 1000 that provides this information in real time to critical-infrastructure operators, so they can quickly identify the jamming source and take steps to mitigate the problem.

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Caribbean countries prepare to build public-safety LTE networks on spectrum aligned with FirstNet in U.S.

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FirstNet RFP calls for 25-year deal, contractor to pay FirstNet at least $5.625 billion

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Some things we don’t know yet that could impact FirstNet’s ultimate success (updated)

News

Newscan: First known hacker-caused power outage signals troubling escalation

Hughes: Tony Bardo discusses SANDy Act, role of satellite in making communications resilient

News

Transition to IP technology impacting command-and-control arena, panelists say

Commentary

Developing response protocols for emergency situations critical to facilities managers, first responders

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Harris showcases Signal Sentry 1000 solution that detects, locates GPS-jamming sources

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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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