Hytera chosen for TETRA network in Dominican Republic

Hytera has been awarded two TETRA projects by the Ministry of the Presidency of Dominican Republic.

In order to establish a nationwide emergency response network, the government launched two public tenders at the end of 2015. One covers the cities of Haina and San Cristobal, adjacent to the capital city Santo Domingo, with five sites and 528 terminals. The other will cover Santiago, with 30 sites and 2155 terminals.

“Dominican Republic government officials have spent a lot effort to choose the right technologies for its public safety forces,” said Ming Kam Wong, deputy general manager of Hytera international business.

“Obviously, TETRA has been widely adopted and proved. We are proud to be part of the initiative of building a united nationwide mission-critical communication system for the country.”

The existing TETRA network in the Santo Domingo area was also delivered by Hytera as a result of a contract awarded by the Dominican Republic government in 2013. The project includes the 911 system, a camera surveillance system and the communications infrastructure with its respective terminals.

“The system in Santo Domingo offers reliable communication services to the public safety forces,” said Fernando Camelo, regional director of Hytera international business.

The TETRA digital standard as a global open protocol provides secure, encrypted communications for mission-critical operations, as well as promoting a more efficient use of spectrum. More than 750 interoperability (IOP) certificates have been awarded to more than two dozen manufacturers by the TETRA + Critical Communications Association (TCCA), the global governing body for the TETRA standard.

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