Long Term Evolution (LTE)

News

Public-safety communications fare better than commercial networks after Superstorm Sandy

Roughly 25% of cellular towers were rendered inoperable by Superstorm Sandy, but initial reports indicate that public-safety LMR systems largely remained operational.

Commentary

Tune in to tomorrow’s webinar on LTE/LMR convergence

Everyone in public safety is excited about the broadband communications network that’s coming — and with good reason. It will make possible capabilities that once were the stuff of dreams. But there are plenty of concerns about this network — also with good reason.

Former APCO head discusses what’s next for public-safety communications

Former APCO President Gregg Riddle talks about the establishment of FirstNet, initiatives to reverse T-Band rules, and efforts to enable public-safety answering points to received 911 text messages.

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L.A. County Sheriff’s Department motorcycle officers get laptops (with related video)

The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department, working with Raytheon, recently outfitted 90 motorcycle officers with Panasonic CF 19 Toughbook laptop computers, which are smaller versions of the ruggedized devices that are found in first-responder vehicles across the country.

Commentary

Let FirstNet know what you think

FirstNet issued a notice of inquiry (NOI) to solicit feedback on conceptual presentations related to public-safety’s proposed nationwide broadband network.

Photo of a charging platform for Motorola Solutions' LEX 700

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Motorola introduces charging accessories for its LTE device

First-responder agencies will be able to utilize flexible charging platforms to power Motorola Solutions’ LEX 700 public-safety LTE handsets when they become available early next year.

Photo of Harris' InTouch RPC-200, a public-safety LTE smartphone

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Harris introduces new public-safety LTE smartphone

Harris today announced the launch of the InTouch RPC-200, a ruggedized LTE smartphone that will be able to operate on commercial carrier networks and Band 14 public-safety LTE systems.

Commentary

FirstNet’s task isn’t rocket science—more like calculus

Commentary on the challenges facing the FirstNet board, which has the unprecedented responsibility of overseeing the deployment of a nationwide public-safety LTE network.

Commentary

FirstNet shows progress in initial meeting, despite hiccups

FirstNet board members hit the ground running in the body’s initial meeting, although some of aspects of the gathering did not proceed as smoothly as many had hoped they might.

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.

News

Public-safety communications fare better than commercial networks after Superstorm Sandy

Commentary

Tune in to tomorrow’s webinar on LTE/LMR convergence

Former APCO head discusses what’s next for public-safety communications

News

L.A. County Sheriff’s Department motorcycle officers get laptops (with related video)

Commentary

Let FirstNet know what you think

News

Motorola introduces charging accessories for its LTE device

News

Harris introduces new public-safety LTE smartphone

Commentary

FirstNet’s task isn’t rocket science—more like calculus

Commentary

FirstNet shows progress in initial meeting, despite hiccups

News

FirstNet board seeks 700 MHz spectrum, chooses advisory committee

Commentary

LTE and liability: Why the fire service must move forward with digital incident command

Partnership and collaboration must be the foundation for emergency communications

FirstNet success means no hypothetical ‘shots’ need to be fired, Swenson says

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