News FirstNet completes first half of regional meetings 4th June 2013 Meetings have been well attended, and have been “really informative in both directions,” said FirstNet board member Jeff Johnson.
Article First steps toward LMR-LTE convergence 3rd June 2013 Understanding the similarities and differences between LMR and LTE systems is essential to figuring out how to layer them.
News TCS’ VoLTE service for 911 enters production with LTE carriers 21st May 2013 Customizable platform enables LTE networks to provide call-routing and location information to PSAPs.
Article Public safety reconsiders who should use its broadband network 15th May 2013 The sector has warmed up to the idea that critical-infrastructure entities, particularly utilities, might use its nationwide broadband network.
Article The LMR-to-LTE transition: revolution vs. evolution 15th May 2013 Many believe that public-safety communications will migrate from LMR systems to LTE, but no one knows when. It could happen sooner than you think.
News FirstNet board establishes review committee in wake of Fitzgerald allegations 9th May 2013 Chairman Sam Ginn vows to implement committee recommendations, find ways to improve the working relationships on the board.
News FirstNet board to consider new review committee today 8th May 2013 If formed, the committee would address concerns raised by FirstNet board member Paul Fitzgerald about a proposed network plan, alleged conflicts of interest, and poor communication amongst board members.
Commentary The readers always write: FirstNet will not meet expectations 7th May 2013 Four out of five respondents believe that the much-anticipated nationwide broadband network for first responders ultimately will fall short, with politics and economics cited nearly equally as the reason.
News Carriers, PSAPs prepare for transition to VoLTE 30th April 2013 It will take longer for PSAPs to make the transition, but once it occurs they will be able to leverage powerful capabilities not available today, particularly in the area of location.
Commentary How to avoid making a blind public-safety broadband decision 30th April 2013 Each state Point of Contact (POC) will have myriad factors to consider when advising the governor whether the state should opt out of the FirstNet nationwide buildout plans.
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 3 24th March 2024
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