Video Denver: Fire Chief Eric Tade describes LTE fire-service applications 9th June 2014 City of Denver Fire Chief Eric Tade describes some of the valuable fire-service applications that will be enabled with dedicated LTE access via the Adams County LTE network that was launched last week.
Video FirstNet: Jeff Bratcher discusses the significance of Adams County LTE deployment 7th June 2014 FirstNet Deputy Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Jeff Bratcher–a resident of Adams County, Colo.–outlines some of the benefits associated with having the Adams County LTE network deployed while FirstNet tries to design its nationwide system.
Video Adams County: Bill Malone outlines LTE capabilities, future plans 7th June 2014 Bill Malone, executive director of the Adams County Communications Center (ADCOM911), explains some of the functional benefits of the new public-safety LTE system, as well as near-term expansion plans, during this conversation with IWCE’s Urgent Communications Editor Donny Jackson.
News Adams County launches first public-safety LTE system with FirstNet approval 7th June 2014 Adams County launches its public-safety LTE network–the first system in the U.S. to be deployed with a spectrum-lease agreement with FirstNet.
Video Harlin McEwen: PSAC role with FirstNet expanding 6th June 2014 Harlin McEwen, chairman of the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC), discusses the PSAC’s evolving relationship with FirstNet and provides an overview of the committee’s key projects during this conversation with IWCE’s Urgent Communications Editor Donny Jackson.
Commentary FirstNet begins new era under Swenson’s leadership 5th June 2014 Expecting a lull in FirstNet activity with the recent departures of General Manager Bill D’Agostino and Chairman Sam Ginn? Think again. New Chairwoman Sue Swenson sets high expectations in many areas to maintain momentum toward a nationwide public-safety broadband network.
Video FirstNet: Board member Kevin McGinnis details tribal-outreach efforts 5th June 2014 FirstNet board member Kevin McGinnis outlines the organization’s outreach efforts to more than 500 tribal entities in the United States during this interview with IWCE’s Urgent Communications Editor Donny Jackson.
News FirstNet extends olive branch to industry vendors 4th June 2014 New FirstNet Chairwoman Sue Swenson details the organization’s new efforts to reach out to vendors and emphasizes that “this is public safety’s network” during remarks delivered during the keynote address at the PSCR stakeholder meeting.
Video Athena Wireless: Company highlights versatile small-cell LTE solution 4th June 2014 Juan Santiago, vice president of business development for Athena Wireless, describes the capabilities of the company’s LTE small-cell offerings for fixed indoor and outdoor environments, or to be embedded into other solutions to enable mobile connectivity.
News FirstNet officials criticize efforts to establish mission-critical-voice standard outside of 3GPP 3rd June 2014 WESTMINSTER, COLO.—FirstNet officials yesterday were outspoken in voicing their displeasure with an attempt by some vendors to establish a mission-critical-voice standard via the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) instead of going through 3GPP, the global standards body for LTE technology.
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