Long Term Evolution (LTE)

News

FirstNet board seeks 700 MHz spectrum, chooses advisory committee

The FirstNet board voted to seek the license to 20 MHz of public-safety broadband spectrum in the 700 MHz band that will be used as the spectral platform for a nationwide LTE network.

Article

FirstNet board releases agenda for first meeting

FirstNet board members will consider resolutions regarding the license for the 700 MHz broadband spectrum, early public-safety LTE deployments and its Public Safety Advisory Committee during the body’s initial meeting.

News

General Dynamics Broadband seeks role in public-safety LTE buildout

Long known for its defense contracting, General Dynamics Broadband has positioned itself to contribute to public-safety LTE deployments, as well.

News

Multiple vendors deploy public-safety LTE for Republican National Convention

Law-enforcement agencies in the Tampa Bay, Fla., area used a private, multi-vendor 700 MHz LTE network to share video, voice and data communications via smart devices during the Republican National Convention last month.

Commentary

Wireless initiatives with traction

Effort to boost broadband communications in the U.S. gains momentum.

Video

TCS on what PSAPs have to do to get ready for voice-over-LTE

TeleCommunication Systems’ Thomas Ginter talks about the evolution of voice-over-LTE and what that means to the 911 sector.

Commentary

Regarding public-safety communications, what a difference a year can make

On the 11th anniversary of the infamous terrorist actions of 9/11, the landscape for public-safety communications is quite positive.

News

FCC clears path for FirstNet spectrum license

A license transfer for the public-safety broadband spectrum at 700 MHz will be executed as soon as the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) board makes a request for the frequencies.

INFOGRAPHIC: 700 MHz entities with federal funding

Article

The impact of NTIA’s decision to put LTE on hold

After working feverishly for more than two years to deploy dedicated public-safety LTE networks this year, many early-adopter jurisdictions now are stuck in limbo.

Commentary

Utilities, public safety could be ideal broadband partners

Utilities and public safety should work together on broadband, because they bring complimentary assets to the table.

News

FirstNet board seeks 700 MHz spectrum, chooses advisory committee

Article

FirstNet board releases agenda for first meeting

News

General Dynamics Broadband seeks role in public-safety LTE buildout

News

Multiple vendors deploy public-safety LTE for Republican National Convention

Commentary

Wireless initiatives with traction

Video

TCS on what PSAPs have to do to get ready for voice-over-LTE

Commentary

Regarding public-safety communications, what a difference a year can make

News

FCC clears path for FirstNet spectrum license

Article

The impact of NTIA’s decision to put LTE on hold

Commentary

Utilities, public safety could be ideal broadband partners

Commentary

T-Mobile proposal of free 5G for public safety is a great idea, but there are a lot of caveats

911 dispatch centers can take multiple steps to combat cyberattacks

Proposed three-digit suicide-prevention ‘Lifeline’ would benefit public-safety communications

Events

UC Ezines

IWCE 2019 Wrap Up

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