CIN to call for proposals for augmenting VaaN technology
29 January, 2026The Connectivity Innovation Network will open a Call for Proposals for advancing Vehicle as a Node technology to extend Wi-Fi coverage around emergency service vehicles.
New Zealand public safety network rollout makes good progress
22 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Tait Communications (NZ)Tait Systems NZ has published an update on the new Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network being rolled out across New Zealand.
TCCA releases new Broadband Callout specifications
21 January, 2026 | Supplied by: TCCA LimitedTCCA has published new Broadband Callout specifications for 3GPP-enabled mission critical networks using broadband MCX functionality.
Frequentis MissionX end-to-end solution for mission-critical comms
20 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Frequentis AustralasiaMissionX from Frequentis is an end-to-end solution based on Mission Critical Services (MCS/MCX) as defined by 3GPP, which enables secure broadband communication for first responders and control rooms.
Codan VaaN 2.0 firefighter-assured communications concept
15 December, 2025 | Supplied by: DTC - a Codan CompanyCodan's Vehicle as a Node 2.0 (VaaN 2.0) concept transforms frontline appliances into communication hubs, delivering assured, non-infrastructure dependent communications to the incident location.
Australians are ready for AI-powered emergency response
12 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Motorola SolutionsAustralians and New Zealanders want to share their personal data with emergency services and see them use AI, according to a new study.
5G drones deliver live images from emergencies
10 December, 2025Timely images allow emergency responders to gain an early impression of the situation and provide targeted assistance more effectively.
NZ extends PSN Cellular Services, progresses on LMR network
03 December, 2025Public safety and emergency management organisations across New Zealand will soon have access to the emergency-grade Public Safety Network Cellular Services.
m-View Matrix body-worn cameras
26 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Tait Communicationsm-View's Matrix body-worn cameras are purpose-built for frontline environments, offering high-clarity recording, extended shift-length battery performance and rugged durability.
Airbus Agnet Direct multimode connectivity for MCX users
25 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Airbus Public Safety and SecurityAgnet Direct is a multimode solution that allows mission-critical applications (MCX) users, such as public safety forces and emergency services, to stay connected to team members even when broadband (4G/5G) networks are not available.
Person dies after Triple Zero failure on outdated Samsung phone
19 November, 2025 by Lauren DavisOn 13 November, a customer using TPG's Lebara phone service on a Samsung device could not make Triple Zero calls on the TPG mobile network. As a result, a person tragically lost their life.
NZ emergency services approach cyclone season with better comms
14 November, 2025 by Steve Ferguson*Emergency services will face this cyclone season with improved cellular communications capability, thanks to the government's investment in the Public Safety Network.
UK Home Office awards Etherstack MCPTX contract for ESN
13 November, 2025 | Supplied by: Etherstack Pty LtdThe Etherstack contract is part of the Home Office's plan to transition UK public safety communications to its next-generation Emergency Services Network.
GME MT620GR personal locator beacon
13 November, 2025 | Supplied by: GME Pty LtdThe product includes Return Link Service (RLS) technology, so users receive confirmation once their distress signal has been received and processed by the satellite system.
Optus update: Senate inquiry begins, vandals cause new outage
06 November, 2025 by Lauren DavisOptus is dealing with the Senate inquiry into September's outage, as well as a new outage linked to the vandalism of a telecommunications tower in the Hunter region.
