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.
Article The impact of NTIA’s decision to put LTE on hold 7th September 2012 After working feverishly for more than two years to deploy dedicated public-safety LTE networks this year, many early-adopter jurisdictions now are stuck in limbo.
Commentary Utilities, public safety could be ideal broadband partners 4th September 2012 Utilities and public safety should work together on broadband, because they bring complimentary assets to the table.
News PSCR seeks global support for public-safety LTE 30th August 2012 International support will be a key for the first-responder community to realize its vision of affordable devices that meet public-safety-specific needs.
Lemko leverages distributed network design for LTE 27th August 2012 Lemko’s David Kauppi explains the company’s distributed LTE network design.
News NTIA releases information on planning grant program for 700 MHz LTE 23rd August 2012 State and local public-safety agencies will be able to provide input on the performance requirements and design of a nationwide LTE network for first responders as part of a 5-year, $135 million planning grant program beginning early next year
Commentary Significant questions remain after FirstNet board appointments 22nd August 2012 Any public-safety agencies or vendors expecting a great deal of additional clarity — as a result of the announcement of the 15 FirstNet board members — regarding the LTE buildout in the short term may be disappointed.
Video Cassidian addresses multimedia, unveils P2T over LTE enhancements 21st August 2012 Cassidian’s Michael Doerk discusses solutions that enable multimedia communications between dispatchers and first responders, as well as enhancements to P2T over LTE.
Video Harris unveils 700 MHz LTE tablet 21st August 2012 Harris’ Greg Henderson demonstrates the company’s new Band 14 LTE tablet and its push-to-talk BeOn solution.
News FirstNet board members revealed 20th August 2012 Four public-safety representatives are among the 15 members of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) board that will lead the deployment and maintenance of a nationwide public-safety LTE network, Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank announced during the APCO show
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