News Misconceptions about FirstNet could lead to some early disappointment, panelist says 17th March 2015 Initial state-consultation meetings have revealed a wide variety of perceptions at multiple levels about what FirstNet should be, so managing expectations promise to be a challenge during the early days of the much-anticipated public-safety broadband network, according to a panelist at IWCE 2015.
Digital Global Systems: Jeremy Levin discusses public-safety initiatives, impact of new tower technologies 13th March 2015 Jeremy Levin, senior vice president for Digital Global Systems, describes how his company’s automated interference diagnostic solution works within an LTE system that leverages elevated radio heads, as well as how the technology can be leveraged in both narrowband and broadband public-safety networks.
Commentary Congressional hearing on FirstNet offers fresh insight into potential opportunities, challenges for commercial partners 12th March 2015 Carriers, vendors, owners of network infrastructure, and other entities that wish to partner with FirstNet should keep in mind some of the key opportunities and challenges about business opportunities with FirstNet that could be gleaned from this week’s hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee.
News FirstNet’s Swenson to Congress: Final RFP due this year, ‘we should be shot’ if 2022 goal not met 11th March 2015 FirstNet Chairwoman Sue Swenson testifies before the Senate Commerce Committee that FirstNet plans to issue its final request for proposal (RFP) by the end of this year and that “we should be shot” if the much-anticipated nationwide broadband network for first responders is not operational by 2022.
Commentary FirstNet takes first step toward getting down to business 10th March 2015 Does FirstNet have the right to take excess revenue generated in an “opt-out” state to use elsewhere in the nation? The answer promises to have a significant impact on FirstNet’s business mode, how bidders approach FirstNet’s final request for proposal (RFP), and the relationship between FirstNet and the states/territories.
Rivada Networks: Chris Moore talks about IWCE demo of “answer to the business model for FirstNet” 10th March 2015 Chris Moore, senior vice president, discusses the company’s demonstrations during next week’s IWCE 2015 show of its dynamic-spectrum-arbitrage technology, which he says “really is the answer to the business model for FirstNet.”
News FirstNet board initiates public-notice proceeding on relationship with ‘opt-out’ states 9th March 2015 FirstNet board members approve a public notice that seeks input on FirstNet’s relationship with states and territories that choose the “opt-out” option, including how revenues generated by opt-out states can be used. Policies associated with these topics could have a significant impact on FirstNet’s efforts to establish a business model that ensures long-term sustainability, according to FirstNet Chairwoman Sue Swenson.
Line2: CEO Doug Brackbill discusses company’s Wi-Fi calling service for enterprises 4th March 2015 Line2 CEO Doug Brackbill talks about his company’s enterprise Wi-Fi calling service and its ability to support seamless roaming with cellular networks during this conversation with IWCE’s Urgent Communications Editor Donny Jackson.
Commentary How to make multi-agency collaboration a reality in a FirstNet world 3rd March 2015 A fundamental goal of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is to enable multimedia communication and collaboration between all first-responder agencies, which is a challenging task. The good news is that numerous advanced technologies are available today to help deliver on the promise of secure, seamless multi-agency collaboration.
Commentary Three years after its creation, it is time for FirstNet to begin making key decisions 24th February 2015 Three years after being established by Congress, FirstNet has not made as much deployment progress as many public-safety and industry officials had hoped. However, most of the main components appear to be in place, so 2015 should see the FirstNet board make key decisions about the much-anticipated nationwide broadband network for first responders.
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 2 24th March 2024