Partner content Drone technology extends reach of mobile IoT 5th January 2021 Unmanned aerial vehicles—more popularly known as “drones”—have turned the Wright brothers’ dream of manned flight on its ear by introducing pilotless flying machines to the airways. Drones can be used for a variety of endeavors, from the solemn task of remote warfare to the antics of amateur aviators. But there’s a lot more drone activity […]
News Newscan: Nation debates how to secure communications networks in wake of Nashville bombing 5th January 2021 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Nationwide debate emerges on how to secure communications networks in wake of Nashville bombing Senate votes to override Trump veto on defense bill Utilities, others tell court FCC ignored evidence as lawsuit over wireless airwaves proceeds As understanding of Russian hacking grows, so does alarm Nashville bombing froze […]
News FirstNet Authority releases new details about impact of Nashville explosion on broadband system 4th January 2021 Public-safety subscribers to FirstNet responding to the Dec. 25 massive explosion near the AT&T network hub in Nashville experienced a four-hour outage when some services were not rerouted prior to deployable cell sites becoming operational at the scene, according to a FirstNet Authority blog. Released Friday evening, the FirstNet Authority blog reiterated several facts previously […]
News AT&T provides initial insights about FirstNet performance, recovery efforts after Nashville explosion 31st December 2020 Some FirstNet subscribers experienced service outages after the massive Dec. 25 explosion at AT&T’s Nashville network hub, but backup battery power at the facility and the use of deployable cell sites meant that many FirstNet users were able to communicate “within hours,” according to AT&T. Although the Christmas-morning explosion caused significant damage to AT&T’s Nashville […]
News Newscan: AT&T provides updates on its recovery efforts after Nashville explosion 30th December 2020 Web Roundup Items from other news organizations AT&T provides updates on its recovery efforts in the aftermath of Nashville explosion Nashville blast impacts Alabama 911, retailers, cell customers She didn’t know her kidnapper. But he was using Google Maps—and that cracked the case Karima Holmes, the head of D.C.’s 911 agency, is resigning D.C. 911 […]
News T-Band auction officially repealed as spending package becomes law 30th December 2020 President Donald Trump this week signed into law an omnibus funding package that includes language repealing a mandate for the FCC to auction T-Band spectrum, solidifying use of the 470-512 MHz airwaves for public-safety and enterprise LMR networks. Trump signed the $1.4 trillion omnibus bill—as well as $900 billion COVID-19 relief measure—into law on Sunday […]
Commentary In challenging year, working with public safety to move FirstNet forward 30th December 2020 It has been a challenging year for the nation, especially for the first responders who are on the front lines of wildfires, hurricanes, and the COVID-19 pandemic. During this historic year, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) remained committed as ever to helping first responders save lives and protect communities. As part of our […]
Partner content Mobility as a Service (MAAS) pits insurers against automakers over data 30th December 2020 The shift away from personal vehicle ownership has been slowed owing to the pandemic as consumers seek a safe space. So, while car-and ridesharing had seen tremendous adoption over recent years, new research from several sources shows a growing preference back towards car ownership. Regardless of how vehicle preferences continue to take shape, auto insurers […]
News PSSA asks FCC to reconsider 4.9 GHz order, protect public-safety use of spectrum 30th December 2020 The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) today filed petitions asking the FCC to reconsider an order passed this fall that would let states lease 4.9 GHz airwaves—dedicated to public safety for more than 15 years—potentially setting the stage for the spectrum to be in limbo for some time, according to Beltway sources. PSSA made the […]
Partner content Here are the new C-band auction estimates 28th December 2020 As the dust settles on the C-band auction – which has been paused for the holiday break – financial analysts are now struggling to adapt to a new 5G reality. After all, in just 12 days of bidding, the auction has surpassed even the most aggressive estimates. It now totals a staggering $69.8 billion in gross proceeds, […]
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