Long Term Evolution (LTE)

News

Verizon, In Motion extend networks to vehicles over 4G LTE (with related video)

In Motion Technology’s onBoard Mobile Networking System – which allows public-safety agencies to securely extend their networks into cars and trucks – now is being supported on Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network.

News

Motorola completes first phase of public-safety LTE testing

The first phase of the PSCR testing is designed to test basic functionality of LTE gear, including performance and coverage capabilities.

Commentary

Much has changed, with many more changes to come

It’s been quite an educational journey, watching the public-safety industry move from a high-niche industry to one now poised to leverage the commercial advantages of LTE technology. I can’t wait to see how it plays out.

Commentary

LightSquared conclusions need to be based on complete data, not leaks (with related video)

Policymakers should make their decisions on the carrier’s proposal based on conclusions from the engineering experts, not on the reactions of outsiders quoted in the media or posted in blog and forums on the Internet.

News

House vote on D Block expected today

Members of the House of Representatives are considering payroll-tax legislation with language to reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety and provide at least $5 billion in funding for the buildout of a nationwide LTE network for first responders.

Panel: Broadband will not supplant LMR voice in the short term

Wireless broadband network technologies such as LTE hold considerable promise for public-safety personnel, but they will not be able to replace LMR systems for mission-critical voice in the near term, panelists said during a webinar on the subject that was conducted as part of the IWCE Virtual Trade Show yesterday.

News

Butting heads over abutting spectrum (with related video)

Amid the finger pointing between LightSquared and the GPS community, the FCC and other federal policymakers are left to wrestle with numerous spectrum-policy questions.

Commentary

Brochure reminds that broadband, LMR must co-exist for some time

The “Public Safety Communications Evolution” reiterates four key messages that elected officials and policymakers at all levels should keep in mind when making important policy decisions related to public-safety communications.

Commentary

Realism is needed

Numerous politicians across the country are assuming that they no longer need to fund public-safety LMR systems, because all communications are going to move to the new broadband system. There are several flaws with this position.

Video

What Harris, AT&T partnership means for public safety

John Teel, director of business development for Harris RF, explains the alliance between AT&T Inc. and Harris Corp. to develop next-generation LTE solutions for first-response agencies.

News

Verizon, In Motion extend networks to vehicles over 4G LTE (with related video)

News

Motorola completes first phase of public-safety LTE testing

Commentary

Much has changed, with many more changes to come

Commentary

LightSquared conclusions need to be based on complete data, not leaks (with related video)

News

House vote on D Block expected today

Panel: Broadband will not supplant LMR voice in the short term

News

Butting heads over abutting spectrum (with related video)

Commentary

Brochure reminds that broadband, LMR must co-exist for some time

Commentary

Realism is needed

Video

What Harris, AT&T partnership means for public safety

Commentary

Updated: How ‘sidelink’ peer-to-peer communications can enhance public-safety operations

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