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The outlook for private wireless remains mixed

Private wireless networking is one of the few bright spots in an industry struggling through a slowdown in operator spending and a wave of AI-driven job cuts. Indeed, research firm SNS Telecom & IT predicts private wireless will enjoy annual growth of 20% to reach $6 billion in total spending by the end of 2027. But companies in the private […]

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New York enacts panic-button law to counter crime in stores

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sept. 5 signed a retail worker safety act into law requiring retailers to take certain actions to promote safety at stores, including precautionary measures like better lighting, adequate staffing, employee training and more. Under the new law, companies with 50 or more retail employees must install panic buttons, which the legislation defines […]

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Qualcomm acquires 4G IoT technology to boost its industrial IoT

Qualcomm has acquired 4G IoT technologies from Sequans Communications to enhance its portfolio of low-power products for optimized cellular connectivity while strengthening its products for industrial IoT enterprise customers. Sequans is a supplier of 4G and 5G semiconductor products for the Internet of Things. Qualcomm said the acquisition strengthens its industrial IoT portfolio by providing energy-efficient solutions for […]

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FirstNet Authority board approves $2 billion in coverage enhancements to key areas

FirstNet Authority board members yesterday voted unanimously to approve plans to enhance the wireless coverage provided by FirstNet with an investment of about $2 billion during the next decade to bolster the system’s terrestrial footprint, with a focus on tribal, terrestrial and rural locations. “With the board’s actions today, the Authority will continue during our […]

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Martin County School District: Frank Frangella cites ADRF role in school-safety strategy

Frank Frangella, chief of safety and security for the Martin County (Fla.) School District, explains how the distributed antenna systems (DAS) from ADRF provide connectivity for public safety and school personnel throughout district campuses, so effective in-building communications can be supported during times of emergency. Already installed at two schools in the district, the […]

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Apple geolocation API exposes Wi-Fi access points worldwide

Apple’s Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS) can be used to map and track Wi-Fi access points (APs) around the globe. But in a presentation at Black Hat 2024, University of Maryland researcher Erik Rye will demonstrate how he mapped hundreds of millions of APs in a matter of days, without even needing an Apple device or any […]

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CBRS gets a boost under new FCC usage rules

The FCC announced new rules governing commercial operations in 3.5GHz CBRS that will expand unencumbered services in the band to an additional 72 million people across more than a dozen states. “Today, we are improving access to the 3.5GHz band for tens of millions of Americans,” said FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel in a statement. “The CBRS dynamic spectrum […]

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It’s time to get excited about indoor 5G

There is plenty of excitement in the US wireless industry about taking 5G indoors. “We think the opportunity for indoor is significant,” said Ed Farscht, CEO of cell tower company Diamond Communications, during the “View from the Top” keynote event at the Wireless Infrastructure Association’s (WIA) recent annual trade show. Indeed, Diamond acquired Cheytec Telecommunications, a company […]

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Private 5G is making an impact. Can telcos seize the day?

5G may not have been the fast track into enterprise that operators expected, but 5G private networks are now delivering efficiency and cost improvements in a broad swathe of verticals. Research company SNS Telecom, which has compiled a report tracking dozens of 5G private networking use cases worldwide, expects total spending in the segment will reach $3.5 […]

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SBC: John Foley discusses upcoming event, training support, 911 initiative

Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC) Managing Director John Foley discusses the organization’s upcoming Wireless Tech & Policy Summit, continued efforts to train and certify intallers of in-building coverage solutions, and its “911 Inside” initiative advocating for wireless coverage inside facilities. The Safer Buildings Coalition Wireless Tech & Policy Summit is scheduled for June 6 in […]

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The outlook for private wireless remains mixed

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New York enacts panic-button law to counter crime in stores

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Qualcomm acquires 4G IoT technology to boost its industrial IoT

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FirstNet Authority board approves $2 billion in coverage enhancements to key areas

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Martin County School District: Frank Frangella cites ADRF role in school-safety strategy

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Apple geolocation API exposes Wi-Fi access points worldwide

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CBRS gets a boost under new FCC usage rules

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It’s time to get excited about indoor 5G

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Private 5G is making an impact. Can telcos seize the day?

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SBC: John Foley discusses upcoming event, training support, 911 initiative

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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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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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