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Satellite sector wants 'holistic' spectrum use
Australia needs a more flexible spectrum regime to enable 5G mobile and satellite services to coexist, says the Communications Alliance. [ + ]
ACMA opens 5G spectrum auction consultations
ACMA has released draft spectrum licensing instruments in the 3575–3700 MHz band (3.6 GHz band), which brings 5G mobile broadband services a step closer. [ + ]
Swinburne team wins Motorola Hackathon
The $25,000 Motorola Solutions 2018 Public Safety Hackathon prize has been won by a student team for its hazard reporting app concept. [ + ]
Opportunities in technological diversity
A diversity of technology and user requirements in critical communications is both a challenge and an opportunity, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff. [ + ]
Aerial comms tested in remote Svalbard
A consortium is trialling the use of unmanned aerial systems to carry communications equipment in Norway's Svalbard region. [ + ]
Breaking down LTE adoption barriers
A new approach can leverage both TETRA and LTE for mission-critical comms, says ETELM's Nicolas Hauswald. [ + ]
Airbus to demo virtual reality at CCW
Airbus will use a simulated fire scenario to demonstrate a new pilot version of its real-time virtual reality technology at Critical Communications World. [ + ]
Brandenburg selects Motorola TETRA
Motorola Solutions has been selected in the latest tender to supply TETRA digital radio solutions to security authorities in Brandenburg, Germany. [ + ]
Simoco opens dedicated NOC at Heathrow
Simoco's new operations centre provides 24/7 monitoring, troubleshooting and maintenance for the second-busiest airport in the world. [ + ]
Former FirstNet execs launch advisory firm
FirstNet's former president, TJ Kennedy, and Jason Karp, its former chief counsel, have launched the Public Safety Network. [ + ]
Increasing global demand for TETRA
The global TETRA market is on the rise, with global shipments increasing by 15% in 2017 according to IHS Markit. [ + ]
Norway's options for mission-critical broadband
Norway's DSB has issued a paper describing possible ways to implement a mission-critical mobile broadband system via commercial mobile networks. [ + ]
New Zealand radio industry awards
Winners of the Radio Frequency Users Association of New Zealand annual industry awards for 2018 have been announced. [ + ]
Preparing for a disruptive future
New technologies for public safety agencies are already on the market, but the job is far from complete, says Ovum's Kevin Noonan. [ + ]
Budget 2018: Improved GPS, satellite imagery
The federal government is investing $260 million to develop GPS and satellite technology. [ + ]
