Commentary FirstNet’s task isn’t rocket science—more like calculus 27th September 2012 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 25th September 2012 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 25th September 2012 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 25th September 2012 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 20th September 2012 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 18th September 2012 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 13th September 2012 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 13th September 2012 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 11th September 2012 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 11th September 2012 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.
Updated: How ‘sidelink’ peer-to-peer communications can enhance public-safety operations 1 27th February 2023
