Article Public safety reconsiders who should use its broadband network 15th May 2013 The sector has warmed up to the idea that critical-infrastructure entities, particularly utilities, might use its nationwide broadband network.
Article Leveraging high-accuracy location technology after a disaster 15th May 2013 Knowing where key assets are — citizens, first-responder personnel and resources — can be crucial to recovery efforts.
Article The LMR-to-LTE transition: revolution vs. evolution 15th May 2013 Many believe that public-safety communications will migrate from LMR systems to LTE, but no one knows when. It could happen sooner than you think.
Commentary Video’s role in Boston saga begs policy issues 14th May 2013 The recent saga in Boston underlined the importance of video surveillance as an effective tool for first responders, but several policy issues need to be resolved before video is accessed by users of the nationwide broadband network being built by FirstNet.
Article FCC gets behind all-IP pilot projects, but only if carriers deploy NG-911 13th May 2013 FCC public notice would allow telecom carriers to transition to all-IP networks in pilot areas, but the carriers also would have to agree to deploy next-generation 911 in those areas.
Article Dowd: NPSBN must integrate with NG-911 systems 9th May 2013 It is important that next-generation 911 systems and the proposed nationwide broadband network for public safety are integrated, according to FirstNet board member Charles Dowd.
Article California city incorporates hams in response program 2nd May 2013 By leveraging the expertise of amateur-radio operators and neighborhood-watch organizations, a California city has established a preparedness program that officials hope will improve response efforts in case of a natural disaster.
Commentary Regarding 911 abuses, let’s swat the swatters 2nd May 2013 Laws penalizing those who abuse the 911 system by making non-emergency calls are needed to discourage such actions, which use valuable first-responder resources and potentially can endanger lives.
News Carriers, PSAPs prepare for transition to VoLTE 30th April 2013 It will take longer for PSAPs to make the transition, but once it occurs they will be able to leverage powerful capabilities not available today, particularly in the area of location.
Commentary How to avoid making a blind public-safety broadband decision 30th April 2013 Each state Point of Contact (POC) will have myriad factors to consider when advising the governor whether the state should opt out of the FirstNet nationwide buildout plans.
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? 2 24th March 2024