News Commerce Secretary Ross scheduled to make FirstNet announcement tomorrow 29th March 2017 U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross tomorrow morning will make an announcement about FirstNet signing a 25-year contract—expected to be awarded to AT&T—to build and maintain a nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN), the U.S. Department of Commerce stated in a press release today.
News Updated: Harris unveils FirstNet strategy 28th March 2017 Harris believes it will play a role in the AT&T proposal that is expected to be awarded later this week with the 25-year contract to build and maintain FirstNet’s nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN), according to a Harris executive.
Video VNC: Gary Monetti, Mohan Tammisetti demonstrate ‘take the network with you’ solution for public-safety LTE 28th March 2017 Gary Monetti (left) and Mohan Tammisetti of Virtual Network Communications (VNC) demonstrate how the company’s portable Greencell eNodeB and vCore enhanced packet core (EPC) with IP media subsystem (IMS) functionality can be combined to deliver LTE connectivity, even when the user is outside of the footprint of a fixed terrestrial network.
Video LA-RICS: Scott Edson and John Radeleff discuss leadership transition in Los Angeles-area public-safety communications program 27th March 2017 Scott Edson (left) and John Radeleff explain the leadership transition at the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS), which has deployed the largest public-safety LTE network in the United States and is constructing a new P25 network. Edson is in his first week as executive director for LA-RICS, replacing Radeleff, who served as the LA-RICS interim executive director for the past year.
News FirstNet reschedules special board meeting for March 28, vote for AT&T procurement win still expected 24th March 2017 FirstNet announces that its board will conduct a special meeting next Tuesday—a day earlier than previously announced—when a vote is expected to set the stage for AT&T to be awarded with a 25-year deal to deploy and maintain the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN).
News JVCKENWOOD makes $10 million investment in Sonim Technologies 24th March 2017 JVCKENWOOD announces an investment in ultra-rugged LTE handset manufacturer Sonim Technologies in a deal that represents collaboration between “the best of broadband technologies and the best of LMR technologies,” according to Sonim Technologies CEO Bob Plaschke.
News FirstNet board sets March 29 special meeting, expected to approve AT&T procurement win 23rd March 2017 FirstNet announces that its board members will conduct a special meeting next Wednesday, when a vote is expected that would set the stage for the AT&T bidding team to be awarded with a 25-year deal to build and maintain the much-anticipated nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN).
News Michigan becomes latest state to issue RFP for public-safety LTE; Colorado bid expected soon 21st March 2017 Michigan issues a request for proposal (RFP) seeking bids to build out and maintain the public-safety LTE radio access network (RAN) within the state, if the governor chooses the “opt-out” alternative to FirstNet. Colorado is expected to issue its RFP during the next few weeks.
News Judge rules for U.S. government in FirstNet court case, clearing path for expected AT&T award 17th March 2017 A federal judge rules against Rivada Mercury’s protest against the FirstNet procurement, a move that is expected to set the stage for AT&T to be awarded the 25-year contract to build and maintain the much-anticipated nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN).
News FirstNet staff ‘ready to go’ after contract award is made; board opts to decline resolution vote 15th March 2017 FirstNet’s staff says it is prepared to act quickly on tasks necessary to deploy a nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) while eagerly anticipating a key court decision. Meanwhile, FirstNet board members opted against voting on a delegation resolution that had been on the agenda.
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