Article FirstNet seeks the right mix 15th August 2013 The authority has some really smart people working for it, and some tasty ingredients to work with–namely $7 billion and prime 700 MHz spectrum–but creativity will be needed to discover the recipe for success.
Article The FCC looks at receiver standards 15th August 2013 Such standards could be the way to overcome poor receiver design and the problems that stem from it, but they must balance performnce and cost.
Commentary Public safety needs new technology tools 15th August 2013 The good news is that the first elements of a comprehensive integrated network solution designed to meet the future needs of first responders already are beginning to emerge.
Article For one fire department, the iPad is the device of choice 15th August 2013 The fire department in Charlottesville, Va., is migrating from mobile data terminals to iPads, citing lower costs and greater versatility, according to Fire Chief Charles Werner.
News FirstNet special committee plans to issue first report in September 15th August 2013 Focus will be on whether FirstNet board has acted openly and transparently; subsequent report will review contracting and conflict-of-interest allegations.
Education FirstNet: Exploring the Future of Devices 14th August 2013 While the initial focus of the effort to build the first nationwide broadband communications network for first responders will be on network design, already thought is being given to the devices that will operate on this vital network.
News Pritzker announces reappointment of three FirstNet board members 14th August 2013 Jeff Johnson, Sue Swenson and Teri Takai wll remain; going forward, board members will begin to hand off day-to-day responsibilities to recently hired staff members, Chairman Sam Ginn said.
News NTIA releases LTE grant funds to LA-RICS; RFP expected today 13th August 2013 About $155 million will be spent to build a 232-site LTE network that is expected to serve more than 34,000 first responders and 17,000 municipal “secondary responders.”
News FirstNet ends LTE negotiations with Charlotte, Adams County 13th August 2013 So far, only the state of New Mexico and the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System Authority (LA-RICS) have won long-term permission to use the 20 MHz of 700 MHz broadband spectrum licensed to FirstNet.
Commentary Join us for tomorrow’s webinar on FirstNet’s device ecosystem 13th August 2013 What will FirstNet have to consider when trying to help establish an ecosystem that will create devices that will meet public safety’s requirements at an affordable price? Listen to tomorrow’s Urgent Communications webinar for the answers.
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 24th March 2024
FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds 16th March 2024