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Commentary

Sprint says farewell to Nextel iDEN network

Sprint recently shut down the former Nextel iDEN network, which played a significant role in the evolution of commercial communications in the United States.

Education

FirstNet: Making the numbers add up

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) this year embarked on a monumental and unprecedented task, which is to build the first nationwide broadband communications network for first responders. One of the most challenging aspects of the project is one that will need to be tackled in the earliest stages: how to create an economic model that not only will result in the network being built, but also will ensure its long-term sustainability.

Video

ModUcom intros 911 tablet, apps

Ira Gore, director of national sales for ModUcom, speaks with UC Editor-in-Chief Glenn Bischoff, about the company’s new tablet device, as well as new text and video capabilities targeted to the hearing-impaired community, during this week’s National Emergency Number Association (NENA) conference in Charlotte, N.C.

Article

Interest in dynamic spectrum sharing seems to be increasing

As the federal government proclaims a spectrum crunch, two wireless industry veterans believe dynamic spectrum-sharing technology could provide a viable long-term solution.

Article

P25 still a challenge for support staffs

During the past two decades, Project 25 (P25) has been developed as a leading public-safety communications standard, but those charged with supporting and maintaining the interoperable nature of these systems have seen challenges, according to panelists at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) last month.

Article

Despite cost challenges, Project 25 is a great option

As FirstNet mulls what its nationwide broadband communications network ultimately will look like, Project 25 is proving to be a viable option for public-safety agencies seeking an interoperable mission-critical voice technology.

Video

Relm upgrades BK radios

Relm Wireless’ Jim Holthaus talks about several new enhancements to the company’s BK line of portable radios at IWCE 2013.

Commentary

Sprint says farewell to Nextel iDEN network

Education

FirstNet: Making the numbers add up

Video

ModUcom intros 911 tablet, apps

Article

Interest in dynamic spectrum sharing seems to be increasing

Article

P25 still a challenge for support staffs

Article

Despite cost challenges, Project 25 is a great option

Video

Relm upgrades BK radios

Video

LiveU delivers HD video over cellular

Ritron adds two-way radio, transceiver

Cassidian integrates NG-911 capabilities in solution

Commentary

How California public agencies can reform pension benefits

2020 is the year when vertical location becomes a reality for public safety

T-Mobile proposal of free 5G for public safety is a great idea, but there are a lot of caveats

Events

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IWCE 2019 Wrap Up

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