News Fitzgerald speaks to FirstNet special committee 8th August 2013 Provides written and verbal evidence of wrongdoing by FirstNet board. “We had a good discussion,” Fitzgerald says.
Commentary Will LTE broadband replace public-safety, mission-critical LMR voice systems in 3-5 years? I don’t think so. 5th August 2013 FirstNet’s broadband network will offer public safety new tools to help accomplish the mission and, for many years, will supplement—rather than replace—public-safety land mobile radio.
Article PureWave announces Silicon Valley test of LTE small-cell technology for public safety 1st August 2013 PureWave Networks will conduct trials of its small-cell LTE technology in the Silicon Valley operating on the 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum that will be used to support the nationwide broadband network for first responders being built by FirstNet.
Article FirstNet hires Kennedy as deputy general manager 1st August 2013 FirstNet announced the hiring of TJ Kennedy as its deputy general manager and Ed Parkinson as its director of government affairs.
News FirstNet approves extension of talks with public-safety LTE entities 26th July 2013 Recipients of Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) grants now have until Aug. 13 to negotiate a spectrum-lease arrangement with FirstNet—a precursor for moving forward with their LTE projects.
Article NTIA awards $13.1 million in state planning grants for FirstNet initiative 26th July 2013 First phase of funding can be used to support consultation and outreach activities in preparation for a nationwide broadband network for first responders.
Commentary Recent Motorola stories underline yet more challenges to FirstNet 22nd July 2013 It should comes as no surprise that vendors and commercial carriers may try to influence FirstNet–it is one of many monumental challenges that it will face as it tries to bring public safety’s nationwide broadband network to fruition.
Article FirstNet seeks comments on 10 RFIs by Aug. 30 11th July 2013 FirstNet issues 10 requests for information (RFIs) to solicit input from vendors and potential partners regarding the deployment and operation of the radio-access network (RAN) and the core network in the nationwide broadband system for first responders.
Article FirstNet preparing for individual state meetings 10th July 2013 With initial regional meetings with representatives of states and territories completed, FirstNet will turn its attention to preparing for consultations with leaders from individual states and territories–a process that could begin late this summer, according to a FirstNet board member,
Article Why a small-cell approach makes sense for FirstNet 8th July 2013 Opting for that, as opposed to the macro-cell approach favored by commercial carriers, will deliver a resilient, on-budget nationwide first-responder broadband network.
Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services 1 22nd April 2024
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 3 24th March 2024
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