Safer Buildings Coalition: Alan Perdue details efforts to include indoor wireless coverage in building codes 13th November 2015 Alan Perdue, executive director for the Safer Buildings Coalition, outlines efforts his organization is taking within the International Code Council and the National Fire Protection Association to have building codes require indoor wireless coverage for both first responders and the general public that needs to call 911 to get emergency help.
News FirstNet remains focused on year-end RFP release, officials say 12th November 2015 FirstNet still plans to release its much-anticipated final request-for-proposal (RFP) document by the end of this year as preparation continues for the FirstNet board meeting that is scheduled to be conducted in less than four weeks, according to a spokesman for the organization.
News ESChat leverages FirstNet spectrum in pilot LTE networks to deliver reliable PTT, other services 10th November 2015 Mission-critical push-to-talk (PTT) functionality likely will not be part of LTE equipment for some time, but Band 14 700 MHz spectrum licensed to FirstNet promises to provide the dedicated resources needed to make over-the-top applications like ESChat reliable enough for first-responder use today, according to Josh Lober, president of SLA Corp., which developed ESChat.
Commentary Don’t miss upcoming free webinars exploring HetNet developments, command-center evolution 29th October 2015 If you missed attending the HetNet Expo this week presented by IWCE’s partner, the HetNet Forum, don’t worry too much. IWCE is hosting a free webinar next week on “In-Building, HetNets and Towers: How Do They All Fit Together?” that will help you catch up on some of the latest developments in this exciting space.
Article Top 5 stories: Week of Oct. 10-16 22nd October 2015 Here’s a look at the most popular stories on IWCE Commentary FirstNet’s latest legal interpretations make opt-out alternative less appealing to states, territories 20th October 2015 After last week’s release of the text for 64 FirstNet legal interpretations, many in the industry question whether the “opt out” alternative for states and territories really is a practical option. News Congress grants five-year extension for LA-RICS, other BTOP grant recipients 19th October 2015 Although the initial deployment phase of its public-safety LTE system essentially is done, the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) has secured a five-year extension from Congress that will let it and other Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) grant recipients utilize unspent funds through fiscal year 2020. Article Top 5 stories: Week of Oct. 3-9 15th October 2015 Here’s a look at the most popular stories on IWCE ’s Urgent Communications from last week. News Pennsylvania official outlines state requirements for FirstNet regarding control, coverage and priority issues 15th October 2015 Pennsylvania officials want input into the manner in which the FirstNet public-safety broadband network is deployed and operated within the state borders, Major Diane Stackhouse of the Pennsylvania State Police said during a recent webinar. Safer Buildings Coalition: Alan Perdue talks about revamped website, code work, tomorrow’s webinar 12th October 2015 Alan Perdue, executive director for the Safer Buildings Coalition, discusses the organization’s enhanced website, upcoming fire-code meeting and tomorrow’s free webinar on in-building public-safety communications sponsored by SOLiD. « Previous 1 … 171 172 173 174 175 … 223 Next »
Commentary FirstNet’s latest legal interpretations make opt-out alternative less appealing to states, territories 20th October 2015 After last week’s release of the text for 64 FirstNet legal interpretations, many in the industry question whether the “opt out” alternative for states and territories really is a practical option.
News Congress grants five-year extension for LA-RICS, other BTOP grant recipients 19th October 2015 Although the initial deployment phase of its public-safety LTE system essentially is done, the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) has secured a five-year extension from Congress that will let it and other Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) grant recipients utilize unspent funds through fiscal year 2020.
Article Top 5 stories: Week of Oct. 3-9 15th October 2015 Here’s a look at the most popular stories on IWCE ’s Urgent Communications from last week.
News Pennsylvania official outlines state requirements for FirstNet regarding control, coverage and priority issues 15th October 2015 Pennsylvania officials want input into the manner in which the FirstNet public-safety broadband network is deployed and operated within the state borders, Major Diane Stackhouse of the Pennsylvania State Police said during a recent webinar.
Safer Buildings Coalition: Alan Perdue talks about revamped website, code work, tomorrow’s webinar 12th October 2015 Alan Perdue, executive director for the Safer Buildings Coalition, discusses the organization’s enhanced website, upcoming fire-code meeting and tomorrow’s free webinar on in-building public-safety communications sponsored by SOLiD.
FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds 16th March 2024