Motorola unveils first Band 14 LTE handheld smart device (with video) 22nd February 2012 Motorola Solutions today announced the LEX 700, the first mission-critical handheld device designed to meet the needs of public-safety users operating in multiple broadband environments, including the private first-responder LTE networks being constructed on 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum.
News Alcatel-Lucent to demonstrate LTE push to talk, multistream video (with related video) 21st February 2012 Alcatel-Lucent will demonstrate its LTE capabilities, including push-to-talk voice capability and multistream video, during this week’s International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) trade show.
News Congress passes D Block legislation 17th February 2012 This morning, the House of Representatives voted 293-132 in favor of the measure, followed shortly by a 60-36 vote in the Senate to approve the bill.
Commentary It’s a great day for public safety 16th February 2012 So many metaphors come to mind when trying to describe the monumental feat of getting the D Block reallocated to public safety. I will opt for “miracle,” because when O’Brien first suggested the idea for this network, the collective reaction can be summed up in this sentence: “It would be a miracle if public safety ever got a nationwide broadband communications network of its own.”
News Payroll-tax deal includes D Block, billions for public safety 16th February 2012 One of the most significant aspects of the deal is the fact that public safety will not be required to return its 700 MHz narrowband spectrum.
SAIC nominated as numbering administrator 14th February 2012 SAIC will be responsible for assigning public land-mobile network-identification (PLMN-ID) numbers for all public-safety gear associated with the LTE networks.
Commentary Don’t believe everything you hear 1st February 2012 Mark Twain’s response to the widely circulated news reports of his death in May 1897 — “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated” — serves as a great lead-in to one of the most troubling public-safety communications rumors of our time. Unfortunately, as ads for my favorite imported ultimate driving machine point out, “Perception is Reality.”
News Verizon, In Motion extend networks to vehicles over 4G LTE (with related video) 19th January 2012 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 12th January 2012 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 21st December 2011 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.
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
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