News FirstNet Authority commits to investing more than $8 billion into FirstNet NPSBN 14th February 2024 Officials representing the FirstNet Authority and network partner AT&T today announced plans to invest more than $8 billion during the next decade that is earmarked to fund 5G evolution, expanded mission-critical services and coverage enhancements to the FirstNet nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN). “Today definitely marks a milestone in the evolution of FirstNet,” FirstNet Authority […]
Audio NATE: Todd Schlekeway discusses changing market, organization’s 2024 initiatives 12th February 2024 NATE President and CEO Todd Schlekeway talks about the 2023 slowdown in cellular wireless deployment, the impact that has had on the organization’s traditionally tower-centric membership, and how members’ technical skills can be valuable in other areas. In addition, Schlekeway highlights NATE’s continued efforts to promote safety and training among its users. These topics […]
Partner content Lynk reveals its direct-to-cell financial projections 11th February 2024 Lynk Global said it inked a final agreement with Slam Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) fronted by former Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, in a deal that positions Lynk to go public on the Nasdaq. Lynk also disclosed its financial situation and aspirations through 2025 as part of the deal. Lynk’s financial figures are […]
News Tait Communications announces purchase of RFI Technology Solutions 9th February 2024 New Zealand-based LMR vendor Tait Communications today announced its purchase of RFI Technology Solutions, an Australia-based manufacturer and integrator of network antenna equipment used in LMR and cellular communications system. Tait Communications CEO and Managing Director Yoram Benit (pictured above) noted the versatility of RFI’s network solutions and expressed enthusiasm about the Australian company’s in-building […]
News CERCI reiterates opposition to PSSA proposal of nationwide 4.9 GHz license to FirstNet Authority 7th February 2024 A new Coalition for Emergency Response and Critical Infrastructure (CERCI) filing asks the FCC to focus on local-control tenets in an upcoming 4.9 GHz ruling and reject a proposal that a nationwide license to the spectrum be granted to the FirstNet Authority. Most of the CERCI filing repeated the coalition’s positions about 4.9 GHz that […]
Commentary Utilities, transportation among focus sectors being highlighted during IWCE 2024 6th February 2024 As IWCE plans to bring the critical-infrastructure community together in Orlando to discuss the latest developments in communications and technology, there will be a focus on the utilities and transportation sectors, in addition to public-safety and government services. During the IWCE show scheduled for the last full week of March, you can attend sessions tracks […]
Partner content DoD hints at ‘paid-for relocation’ in lower 3GHz 5th February 2024 A top official at the US Department of Defense (DoD) said the agency would consider moving some of its airborne radar operations off the lower 3GHz band in order to free it up for 5G operations. “We’re also going to look at some other aspects, potentially some limited, paid-for relocation, perhaps for future airborne radars,” […]
News FCC approves rules expanding network-outage reporting, seeks comments on FirstNet Authority obligations 2nd February 2024 FCC commissioners have voted unanimously to approve rules that mandate affected service providers submit Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) reports daily that outline network outages after a disaster and expands the requirement to include cable wireline, wireline and voice-over-IP (VoIP) providers. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said that DIRS has existed for more than a decade, […]
Partner content Tesla humanoid robot Optimus: A bare-bones look 1st February 2024 A video update of Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, was shared by Elon Musk this week. Writing on X, formerly Twitter, the Tesla CEO wrote “going for a walk with Optimus.” In contrast to previous videos of the robot, Optimus is shown stripped of its external casing, instead displaying its wiring and gears. The demonstration is […]
Audio Verizon Frontline: Jason Mitchell, Calvin Jackson discuss new Innovation Program 1st February 2024 Jason Mitchell, an associate director with the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team, and Calvin Jackson, a senior manager with the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team, talk about the Verizon Frontline Innovation Program introduced in January. An evolution of Verizon’s former 5G First Responder Lab, is designed to encourage partnerships between Verizon and vendors to develop […]
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 22nd April 2024
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