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Colorado backflips on FirstNet fears
Only one week after submitting documents to the FCC outlining its concerns about FirstNet, Colorado has submitted a further letter rescinding the first submission. [ + ]
IT industry leaders join forces
The ITPA has teamed up with longstanding IT media channel Technology Decisions to help promote and grow the IT sector in Australia. [ + ]
Motorola has another patent win against Hytera
Motorola has won a lawsuit filed in Germany against Hytera, with the latter company ordered to recall and destroy infringing products. [ + ]
Combining comms is the best option
There is a long way to go before LTE can be used to replace the entire LMR ecosystem, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff. [ + ]
Smartphone app provides flexible comms
A smart app is keeping communications flowing for Bulgarian Border Police officers, whichever device they use. [ + ]
BroadWay's market consultation begins
Briefings are to be held to inform industry about European public safety broadband plans, with feedback sought on innovative technologies. [ + ]
FCC's Pai wants to move quickly on 5G
Release of high-band spectrum and easier access to utility poles are top of the FCC's agenda for spurring the rollout of 5G services in the US. [ + ]
5G spectrum auction moves a step closer
The federal government has announced competition limits for telcos seeking to bid for 5G spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band. [ + ]
Future comms on the agenda in Brisbane
The future of mission-critical communications in Australia will be the main topic of expert discussion at this month's Comms Connect Brisbane conference. [ + ]
Tiny antennas could have a big impact
Research that combines electronics and antennas could lead to longer talk time and higher data rates in 5G devices. [ + ]
Plugtest's 92% success rate for voice, video and data
More than 30 vendors, 120 participants and representatives from around the world took part in ETSI's second mission-critical Plugtest. [ + ]
TCCA proposes new 3GPP interest group
The TCCA is propelling a new initiative for 3GPP mission-critical interoperability testing and certification. [ + ]
Judge finds that Hytera infringed Motorola patents
A US judge has found that Hytera has infringed four Motorola Solutions patents, and has placed a stop order on importation of certain Hytera products. [ + ]
TETRA interconnections boosted by IP-based capability
A revised ETSI standard enables Inter-System Interface (ISI) connections over IP links, making it easier to connect separate TETRA networks. [ + ]
Release of MCOP source code for MCPTT apps and SDK
The first release has been made of the Mission Critical Open Platform (MCOP) source code for MCPTT apps and software development kit. [ + ]
