Wireless Networks

Airspan, LightSquared look to ease utility sector’s spectrum crunch

As the utility industry continues to lobby for more spectrum to support the smart grid and its other communications needs, WiMAX vendor Airspan Networks’ move to seal a deal with LightSquared to exclusively market the latter’s 1.4 GHz spectrum for smart-grid services could help ease the shortage.

Software suite lets CAD receive texts, images and video

The ILM system lets the 911 center solicit incident-specific images from cellular callers and receive and process such images based upon a proprietary message-priority engine.

Carlson Wireless introduces rapid-deployment microwave system

Arcata, Calif.–based Carlson Wireless Technologies recently launched the Trailblazer 4 x 4 Rapid Deployment Kit, which enables public-safety agencies to quickly establish voice and data communications in the aftermath of emergencies.

Public-safety groups awarded broadband grants

Five public-safety jurisdictions will build LTE wireless broadband networks with help from more than $215 million in federal grants awarded yesterday by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and Rural Utilities Service (RUS).

Inmarsat to launch global satellite network in Ka band

The company will invest $1.2 billion over the next five years to purchase and launch the satellites, deploy ground-based infrastructure, and develop products.

c4i unveils several enhancements to command-center system

Foremost among the new capabilities is a searchable phonebook and the ability to create pre-recorded messages that can be distributed via radio or telephone.

Ohio commissioners approve 10th radio tower

Commissioners this week approved advertising for construction bids for the two towers, estimated to cost about $745,000 and funded with money set aside from a portion of the county’s sales tax.

California deploys strategic plan to upgrade 911 system

Given the state’s large size and geographic diversity, officials still have to figure out whether it will be a statewide or regional implementation.

ARC advisory group: Smart-grid market to grow 11% annually

The worldwide smart-grid operations-management software and services market will grow by greater than 65% over the next five years

Radio IP debuts mission-critical mobile VPN

Radio IP Software unveiled this week at the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials conference a network-agnostic mobile VPN, dubbed Mult-IP, which was built from the ground up for use in mission-critical environments such as public safety.

Airspan, LightSquared look to ease utility sector’s spectrum crunch

Software suite lets CAD receive texts, images and video

Carlson Wireless introduces rapid-deployment microwave system

Public-safety groups awarded broadband grants

Inmarsat to launch global satellite network in Ka band

c4i unveils several enhancements to command-center system

Ohio commissioners approve 10th radio tower

California deploys strategic plan to upgrade 911 system

ARC advisory group: Smart-grid market to grow 11% annually

Radio IP debuts mission-critical mobile VPN

Commentary

September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track

Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

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Video: Opening of the Expo Hall on day three of IWCE 2023

Lynk CEO Charles Miller: The sky’s the limit

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