News FirstNet Authority commits to investing more than $8 billion into FirstNet NPSBN 14th February 2024 Officials representing the FirstNet Authority and network partner AT&T today announced plans to invest more than $8 billion during the next decade that is earmarked to fund 5G evolution, expanded mission-critical services and coverage enhancements to the FirstNet nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN). “Today definitely marks a milestone in the evolution of FirstNet,” FirstNet Authority […]
Partner content Lynk reveals its direct-to-cell financial projections 11th February 2024 Lynk Global said it inked a final agreement with Slam Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) fronted by former Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez, in a deal that positions Lynk to go public on the Nasdaq. Lynk also disclosed its financial situation and aspirations through 2025 as part of the deal. Lynk’s financial figures are […]
Partner content Humanoid robot controlled by astronaut in space 10th February 2024 An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has taken remote control of multiple Earth-bound robots, including a robot dog, in what’s being called a world first. The European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Marcus Wandt, currently orbiting in the Columbus module of the International Space Station, took command of a quadruped robot called Bert, making it […]
News Tait Communications announces purchase of RFI Technology Solutions 9th February 2024 New Zealand-based LMR vendor Tait Communications today announced its purchase of RFI Technology Solutions, an Australia-based manufacturer and integrator of network antenna equipment used in LMR and cellular communications system. Tait Communications CEO and Managing Director Yoram Benit (pictured above) noted the versatility of RFI’s network solutions and expressed enthusiasm about the Australian company’s in-building […]
News CERCI reiterates opposition to PSSA proposal of nationwide 4.9 GHz license to FirstNet Authority 7th February 2024 A new Coalition for Emergency Response and Critical Infrastructure (CERCI) filing asks the FCC to focus on local-control tenets in an upcoming 4.9 GHz ruling and reject a proposal that a nationwide license to the spectrum be granted to the FirstNet Authority. Most of the CERCI filing repeated the coalition’s positions about 4.9 GHz that […]
Audio Mission Critical Partners: Darrin Reilly talks company’s 15-year anniversary, industry evolution 6th February 2024 Mission Critical Partners President and CEO Darrin Reilly discusses the company’s 15-year anniversary celebration, how the industry has evolved during this period, and how Mission Critical Partners has changed to meet the critical-communications procurement and consulting needs of its clients.
News FCC approves rules expanding network-outage reporting, seeks comments on FirstNet Authority obligations 2nd February 2024 FCC commissioners have voted unanimously to approve rules that mandate affected service providers submit Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) reports daily that outline network outages after a disaster and expands the requirement to include cable wireline, wireline and voice-over-IP (VoIP) providers. FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said that DIRS has existed for more than a decade, […]
Partner content Tesla humanoid robot Optimus: A bare-bones look 1st February 2024 A video update of Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus, was shared by Elon Musk this week. Writing on X, formerly Twitter, the Tesla CEO wrote “going for a walk with Optimus.” In contrast to previous videos of the robot, Optimus is shown stripped of its external casing, instead displaying its wiring and gears. The demonstration is […]
Audio Verizon Frontline: Jason Mitchell, Calvin Jackson discuss new Innovation Program 1st February 2024 Jason Mitchell, an associate director with the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team, and Calvin Jackson, a senior manager with the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team, talk about the Verizon Frontline Innovation Program introduced in January. An evolution of Verizon’s former 5G First Responder Lab, is designed to encourage partnerships between Verizon and vendors to develop […]
News FirstNet Authority approves investment to evolve FirstNet to full 5G capabilities 30th January 2024 FirstNet Authority board members today voted unanimously to fund the completion of the FirstNet system’s ability to deliver full 5G services to public-safety subscribers, although the exact amount of the investment and an implementation schedule were not shared immediately. “This investment will evolve FirstNet to full 5G capabilities and set us on a path to […]
Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority? 2 24th March 2024
FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds 16th March 2024