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House passes bill to extend FCC spectrum-auction authority to May

House members this week passed a bill that would extend the FCC’s authority to auction spectrum until May, leaving the Senate to approve the legislation before the agency’s existing auction authority expires on March 9. Introduced by Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and co-sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-N..J.), H.R. 1108 would extend the FCC […]

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MWC party goes on amid the rubble of telecom

MWC23 – The tail end of Mobile World Congress (MWC) week is always a time of reflection about the show and the state of the industry as bleary-eyed and hungover execs return home, in no shape for anything more cognitive than riffling through reams of restaurant receipts. There are a few things to say about […]

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Satellite players rocket across MWC

MWC23 – Attendees of the MWC Barcelona trade show here generally couldn’t access satellite services from inside the massive, crowded Fira Gran Via venue. They’d have to go outside, to get a view of the sky, to do so. But that certainly didn’t stop a wide range of companies from talking about how satellites will […]

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Spotting the losers in satellite D2D

After years of hype and buildup, the battle lines are finally becoming clear in the “direct-to-device” satellite market (D2D, for those in the know). Now, it’s time to start looking for the companies that will be cut from the herd because it’s likely that few will be left standing. I’m not the only one who feels this way. […]

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FirstNet Authority Chair Benjamin gets White House post, will leave Authority in April

FirstNet Authority Chair Stephen Benjamin will be leaving his post in the organization in April after President Joe Biden today named him as the new head of the administration’s Office of Public Engagement, replacing former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in the role. Benjamin—a former mayor of Columbia, S.C., who filled leadership roles for multiple […]

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Updated: How ‘sidelink’ peer-to-peer communications can enhance public-safety operations

Editor’s note: A previous version of this column was posted that included only the first portion of the article—a mistake by the editor. IWCE’s Urgent Communications regrets the error and apologizes for any inconvenience. When first responders are called to action, they need reliable communications to coordinate an effective public-safety response. Public-safety personnel understand this […]

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House bill introduced to extend FCC spectrum-auction authority to May

A bill that would provide another short-term extension to the FCC’s authority to auction spectrum until May was introduced in the House this week, providing public-safety representatives with hope that the extra time could facilitate related legislation dedicating $10 billion or more in federal funds for deployment of IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) technologies. Rep. Cathy […]

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Newscan: Samsung unveils its own solution for satellite-based smartphone communication

Web Roundup Items from other news organizations Samsung unveils its own solution for satellite-based smartphone communication Meta must pay $175 million to Voxer for patent-infringing livestreaming tech, judge says DOD IG: Officials failed to identify security risks when authorizing cloud services NTSB report: Sensor detected overheated wheel bearing in Ohio train derailment Crew tried to […]

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NG911 needed to secure our communities and nation

As the new Congress begins its work in earnest, we look forward to continued progress in funding the transition to IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) technology. Our nation’s 911 systems are critical to ensuring the safety and security of our communities, and nationwide implementation of NG911 will ensure these systems can leverage the most advanced communications […]

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Smart trash can provides hidden 5G infrastructure

Alpha Wireless has teamed with smart waste company Bigbelly to scale up urban 5G technologies. Intended to provide more concealed and aesthetically pleasing 5G infrastructure, the partnership will combine Alpha Wireless’ smart antenna, mast, connectors and enclosure, with Bigbelly platform, Telebelly. Created to look the same as a curbside bin, the Telebelly is designed to […]

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House passes bill to extend FCC spectrum-auction authority to May

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MWC party goes on amid the rubble of telecom

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Satellite players rocket across MWC

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Spotting the losers in satellite D2D

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FirstNet Authority Chair Benjamin gets White House post, will leave Authority in April

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Updated: How ‘sidelink’ peer-to-peer communications can enhance public-safety operations

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House bill introduced to extend FCC spectrum-auction authority to May

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Newscan: Samsung unveils its own solution for satellite-based smartphone communication

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NG911 needed to secure our communities and nation

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Smart trash can provides hidden 5G infrastructure

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Updated: How ‘sidelink’ peer-to-peer communications can enhance public-safety operations

NG911 needed to secure our communities and nation

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