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New FirstNet Chair Horowitz encouraged by progress, outlines ‘FirstNet 2.0’ plans

Leaders of U.S. public-safety organizations are “thrilled” with AT&T’s development of the FirstNet system and want the FirstNet Authority to continue its advocacy for first responders—a cornerstone of the organization’s “FirstNet 2.0” strategy that will be unveiled next week, according to FirstNet board Chair Ed Horowitz. Since being named FirstNet board chair in late August, […]
Harris County: Niki Papazoglakis outlines shared-device pilot project for jail personnel

Harris County: Niki Papazoglakis outlines shared-device pilot project for jail personnel

Niki Papazoglakis, director of the Mobility Acceleration Coalition, describes the planned mobile broadband pilot that is planned for the Harris County jails, noting some of the expected efficiencies that could be realized and some of the challenges associated with deploying devices that are shared by multiple public-safety users. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded […]

Cautious optimism surrounds CTIA announcement regarding device-based hybrid location

By Dave Sehnert Last week was a great week for public safety—at least we think it was. Let me explain. CTIA, the trade association that represents wireless communications carriers, announced that the four largest nationwide wireless carriers in the United States—AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon—will integrate device-based hybrid (DBH) location solutions into their networks. DBH technology has evolved rapidly, and […]
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