News FirstNet chairman outlines efforts to Congress 19th March 2013 FirstNet may need help from Congress to change government rules associated with procurement and partnership deals to make the much-anticipated nationwide broadband network for first responders a reality as quickly as possible, FirstNet Chairman Sam Ginn told a House subcommittee.
Article How to bridge the gap between LMR and wireless broadband 19th March 2013 LMR may be the communications technology for today, but a private wireless broadband network could be in your organization’s future. With proper planning, you can save resources — and money — while supporting both platforms.
News NTIA official clarifies grant guidelines at IWCE 18th March 2013 Planning-grant funds distributed during Phase 1 of the program cannot be expended for data gathering; planning-grant applications are due to NTIA tomorrow.
News FirstNet roundtable reveals many details 15th March 2013 During a wide-ranging discussion at IWCE, FirstNet board members Charles Dowd and Jeff Johnson spoke about the general manager selection process, network requirements, network access and partnerships, usage of existing public-safety assets, network design process, a listening tour and FirstNet milestones.
Thales unveils small LTE base station 14th March 2013 Thales’ Bob Andreas discusses the company’s small-footprint LTE base station at IWCE 2013.
Commentary Early deployments can be key to FirstNet success 13th March 2013 FirstNet has opened the door for the seven BTOP recipients to restart their public-safety LTE deployments, but it is not a foregone conclusion that all of these projects will be built.
FirstNet’s Johnson reflects on meeting with governors 11th March 2013 FirstNet board member Jeff Johnson talks about concerns expressed by governors surrounding budget-challenged entities, like volunteer fire departments, being able to afford access to the nationwide broadband network for first responders.
Article FirstNet launch requirements a good first step 7th March 2013 Public safety justifiably was pleased when NPSTC proposed launch requirements for the FirstNet nationwide broadband network after months of work. But the real work is just beginning.
News Briefs: House subcommittee to conduct FirstNet hearing 7th March 2013 Also, Harris announces contract wins; DHS reopens lab in new location.
News FCC order allows Texas county to continue with LTE network 5th March 2013 Commission extends special temporary authority for an additional six months.
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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