News UK investigation of Motorola Solutions expected to yield preliminary results in April 5th November 2021 UK government market investigators are scheduled to publish in April a provisional decision about Motorola Solutions’ role in the Airwave public-safety TETRA network and issue a final report on the matter in June, according to an administrative timetable posted this week by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Based on this schedule, it appears that […]
Partner content Isotropic, SES take multi-orbit satellite services to the test 4th November 2021 The future of satellite services is not fixed at any one orbit. Some services are tailored for low-latency delivery at low-Earth orbit (LEO), others are beamed from medium-Earth orbit (MEO), and still others are sent down from geosynchronous (GEO) satellites that might reside more than 20,000 miles above the Big Blue Marble. Although some new […]
News Motorola Solutions unveils new P25 fire radio with LTE connectivity to meet latest standards 3rd November 2021 Motorola Solutions yesterday announced the APX NEXT XN, a new Project 25 (P25) radio that includes SmartConnect LTE functionality in a form factor that is designed to meet the “latest and greatest standards” for rugged and resilient fireground communications. John Touvannas, Motorola Solutions’ director of product management, said the APX NEXT XN is the latest […]
Commentary Complacency is not an option 2nd November 2021 A rising tide of public-safety broadband networks (PSBN) around the globe creates opportunities for agencies delivering police, fire, and emergency medical services. But along with the chance to rethink traditional voice communications and add new broadband-enabled tools, agencies must assess and plan for the risk of network failure. Networks designed for public-safety operations incorporate layered […]
Partner content Verizon, Amazon to integrate LEO satellites with 5G 28th October 2021 LOS ANGELES – MWC LA – Verizon and Amazon said they would work to combine Verizon’s 5G wireless network with Amazon’s planned Project Kuiper constellation of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. The first offering from the new partnership will backhaul Verizon’s cell sites through Amazon’s LEO satellites, allowing Verizon to offer fixed wireless Internet services in […]
Commentary For public-safety communications, our past guides the future 28th October 2021 Reflecting on past innovation can inspire industry to deliver more for first responders. As the country honors first responders today, those of us in the public-safety community bear a special responsibility to recognize the valor of those who keep the public safe, protected, and healthy. We must show them our gratitude by making their jobs […]
News UK regulator opens Motorola Solutions market investigation over roles in Airwave, ESN 27th October 2021 Motorola Solutions could be subject to price controls on its highly profitable Airwave TETRA network serving public-safety users in the United Kingdom (UK) or be required to divest Airwave entirely as potential results of a new market investigation, the UK government’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced. CMA unveiled its investigation plans on Monday, when […]
News FirstNet Authority board revamped with seven new members, Benjamin as chair 26th October 2021 FirstNet Authority’s board has seven new members—including a new chair in Stephen Benjamin, mayor of Columbia, S.C.—after U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced 11 appointments to the body overseeing the buildout and operation of the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN). “I am proud to announce the selection of these highly qualified board members, […]
Partner content U.S. military spearheads private 5G for California first responders 22nd October 2021 The US Department of Defense (DoD) is backing a new offering for first responders in California, including the California National Guard, that will allow them to instantly create a private wireless 5G network wherever and whenever they need it. Broadly, the effort reflects growing interest in the ability for government agencies, enterprises and others to build their […]
News Verizon emphasizes need for interoperability, resiliency in first-responder communications 20th October 2021 Industry and public safety have worked together to address many of the communications issues that plagued first responders during the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, but the introduction of new digital capabilities make the interoperability discussion more important than ever, according to a Verizon official. Nick Nilan, Verizon’s director of federal civilian accounts, reflected briefly […]
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