Article Top 5 stories: Week of Oct. 3-9 15th October 2015 Here’s a look at the most popular stories on IWCE ’s Urgent Communications from last week.
News Pennsylvania official outlines state requirements for FirstNet regarding control, coverage and priority issues 15th October 2015 Pennsylvania officials want input into the manner in which the FirstNet public-safety broadband network is deployed and operated within the state borders, Major Diane Stackhouse of the Pennsylvania State Police said during a recent webinar.
Commentary Did you blink during the last few weeks? If so, here are some things you may have missed 13th October 2015 A lot is happening in the critical-communications arena right now, whether the topic is next-generation 911, cybersecurity or FirstNet, and it may be difficult for people in these industries to monitor everything. Here’s a summary of some notable recent news items and an attempt to “connect the dots” between some of them.
News FirstNet extends comment period on cybersecurity public notice to Oct. 21 9th October 2015 Those wanting to respond to FirstNet’s cybersecurity public notice will have an extra weekend and three business days to prepare their filings, as FirstNet extended the submission deadline in the proceeding to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
News FirstNet releases cybersecurity plan, seeks comments by Oct. 16—for now 8th October 2015 FirstNet this week released a public notice outlining its proposed cybersecurity requirements and have asked commenters to provide their input by Oct. 16, although a FirstNet official says that the organization is considering several requests for a time extension.
News Rural carriers still trying to assess FirstNet opportunity 8th October 2015 Less than a week after the FirstNet board approved a nationwide procurement strategy to build its public-safety broadband network, rural carriers remain hopeful that FirstNet’s stated interest in their infrastructure assets will mean they have a chance to partner in the massive project, panelists said yesterday at the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) conference.
Video Fujitsu: David Oberholzer discusses company’s role in FirstNet early-builder projects 7th October 2015 David Oberholzer, director of wireless business development for Fujitsu Network Communications, highlights the company’s roles in three of the five early-builder projects approved by FirstNet during this conversation with IWCE’s Urgent Communications Editor Donny Jackson at the CCA conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
News Top 5 stories: Week of Sept. 26-Oct. 2 6th October 2015 Here’s a look at the most popular stories on IWCE ’s Urgent Communications from last week.
News FirstNet says opt-out states must share revenues, meet nationwide network policies 5th October 2015 A state or territory that chooses the FirstNet opt-out alternative—thereby agreeing to build out the LTE radio access network (RAN) in its jurisdiction—will have to comply with all of FirstNet’s nationwide network policies and will not be able to keep all revenues generated within its boundaries, according to final legal interpretations approved by the FirstNet board.
News FirstNet opts for nationwide acquisition approach for final RFP 2nd October 2015 FirstNet board members approve a resolution to accept only national deployment offers for its final request for proposal (RFP), removing the possibility that a bidder could be selected to build out the network for a single state or region.
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