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The LMR portion of the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications Systems (LA-RICS) network is picking up pace in 2018, according to an e-mail from the
The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), which develops Project 25 (P25) and other communications standards, issued four calls for interest from its TR-8 committees. The first
AT&T reported financial results for the 2017 fourth quarter and full year, with executives saying the recent federal tax bill will benefit the First Responder
A U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) judge held an evidentiary hearing Jan. 29 – Feb. 2 in the patent infringement case filed against Hytera Communications
In the Matter of Wireless Emergency Alerts Amendments to Part 11 of the Commission’s Rules Regarding the Emergency Alert System PS Docket No. 15-91 PS
Last week AT&T and FirstNet managed to secure public-safety agreements with all of the nation’s 50 states, as well as two U.S territories and Washington, D.C.
The internet has been one of the most transformative global developments in our history, changing the landscape for communications, education and economic advancement around the
FCC ADDS BLUE ALERTS TO THE NATION’S EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEMS Blue Alerts Can Protect Law Enforcement Officers and Communities WASHINGTON, December 14, 2017—The Federal Communications
DA 17-1180 Released December 7, 2017 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON RESPONSE EFFORTS UNDERTAKEN DURING 2017 HURRICANE SEASON PS Docket No.
Dec. 07–More than 30 states and territories have already opted in to FirstNet, the dedicated nationwide network for public safety and first responders — but on Thursday,
In the Matter of Wireless E911 Location Accuracy Requirements PS Docket No. 07-114 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Adopted: November 13, 2017 Released: November 14, 2017
DA 17-1035 Released: October 25, 2017 AGENDA FOR PUBLIC FORUM ON THE COEXISTENCE OF WIRELESS CARRIERS AND PUBLIC SAFETY ENTITIES IN NEARBY SEGMENTS OF THE
The FirstNet national communications network for first responders still faces challenges to ensure the network’s reliability, security, and interoperability. Mark Goldstein, director of physical infrastructure
Verizon Executive Says Public-Safety LTE Interoperability Will Work A Verizon executive said interoperability between its planned public-safety Long Term Evolution (LTE) offering and AT&T’s dedicated
Washington, Oregon to Issue Joint Public-Safety LTE RFP September 28, 2017- Mission Critical Communications The states of Washington and Oregon will jointly issue a request
NTIA Releases $43M Notice of Funding Opportunities for SLIGP 2.0 September 28, 2017 – Mission Critical Communications The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released
DA 17-956 Released: October 2, 2017 PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY BUREAU ANNOUNCES 90-DAY DEADLINE FOR GOVERNORS TO ELECT WHETHER TO OPT OUT OF THE
AT&T CEO Offers Peek at FirstNet Hardening Options By Danny Ramey, Web Editor, Mission Critical Communication 09-14-17 T&T CEO Randall Stephenson offered potential insights into
FirstNet Delivers Updated State Plans, Official Notifications Still Pending By Sandra Wendelken, Editor, Mission Critical Communication 09-19-17 The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and AT&T
FCC Renews Puerto Rico’s 700 MHz State License Mission Critical Communication 09-22-17 The FCC granted a commonwealth of Puerto Rico request to accept its late-filed
2 New FOIA Requests Sent to FirstNet, NTIA, Commerce Mission Critical Communications 09-26-17 Two new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests were sent to the
Pennsylvania Legislature Schedules FirstNet Hearing Oct. 19 Mission Critical Communications 09-26-17 Three Pennsylvania legislative committees are holding a joint hearing Oct. 19 on the First
Rivada Networks and U.S. Cellular Announce Agreement to Team up to Develop a Statewide Public-Safety Broadband Network for New Hampshire First Responders MANCHESTER, N.H. –(BUSINESS
DA 17-810 OMB Control No. 1161 Released: August 28, 2017 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUREAU SEEKS COMMENT ON PROCESS FOR RELICENSING 700 MHZ SPECTRUM IN UNSERVED AREAS
NG911 and FirstNet Guide for 911 Officials As your state’s elected and appointed officials consider how to work with FirstNet, it’s an important time to