Sponsored Coverage and Connectivity Series 10th May 2019 To say that being connected is essential in the modern world is an understatement. But even the best provider doesn’t cover the entire country. Driven primarily by poor business opportunities, vast rural areas and urban locations that are in large buildings or are underground are candidates to be “dead zones” in wireless coverage. In this […]
Sponsored Speech Intelligibility Evaluation Highlights Differences Between LTE Public Safety Devices 10th May 2019 Speech intelligibility is a critical requirement for first responder communications devices. In the real world of noise-filled emergency environments, being misunderstood or having to repeat oneself can have catastrophic consequences. Spirent recently became the first organization to offer a Speech Intelligibility Evaluation service based on the ABC-MRT16 algorithm developed by the U.S. National Telecommunications and […]
Faster, More Accurate 911 Mobile Caller Location 6th December 2018 This case study demonstrates what’s possible when modern smartphone location services meet Next Generation 911. The report studies the impact of Android Emergency Location Service (ELS) on mobile 911 caller location. The results were faster, more accurate location delivered as supplemental data to 911 telecommunicators during emergencies. Over 2,000 PSAPs nationwide receive location data from […]
Digital Edition APCO 2018 Wrap Up 16th November 2018 APCO 2018 in Las Vegas was highlighted by a rich program of educational session and featured multiple announcements impacting the public-safety communications space, from the 911 arena to device, infrastructure and software solutions supported by broadband offerings from providers like AT&T FirstNet and Verizon.
Education Pick Me! What’s the Best PTT Technology for Your Project? 19th September 2018 Whether it’s P25, PTT over cellular/LTE (PoC), DMR, NXDN, TETRA, or WiFi in broadband, examine what the best options—or combination of options—might be today.
Education In-Building Coverage and Testing 5th September 2018 Examine current limitations to the signals of two-way radios and cellular devices and understand the limitations to both the citizen and first responder.
Education Cybersecurity, Access and Authentication’s Impact on Operations 29th August 2018 Examine how to keep your network and devices can remain secure in the new digital age.
Education 5G and Ultra Dense Networks 15th August 2018 Densifying the wireless network for 5G likely will mean locating sites in myriad interesting spots such as street lights, stop signs, trash cans and manhole covers. So how do we get ready?
White Paper Communicating in Crisis – How Preparedness Leads to Successful Crisis 24th July 2018 Every organization, whether it is in the public or private sector, needs to evaluate the risks that threaten the lives and property of stakeholders.
Education FirstNet’s Applications Ecosystem – How Do You Access It? 11th July 2018 Most access to the FirstNet network will be through applications that are designed to enhance the capabilities of first responders.
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