Industry News
Guardia Civil unit to use Motorola Solutions' covert radios
A special forces unit of Spain's national Guardia Civil law enforcement agency is deploying covert P25 handhelds, mobiles and repeaters. [ + ]
UK, South Korea team up for 5G transport tech
A £2.4 million project will test how 5G can deliver augmented reality and mixed reality content on the Seoul Metro system, with the Glasgow subway to follow. [ + ]
Tests completed on CBRS spectrum sharing model
The results of spectrum sharing tests that would permit commercial and military use in the US 3.5 GHz CBRS band have been handed to commercial participants. [ + ]
Verizon, Ericsson conduct cloud-native trial
Verizon and Ericsson have introduced cloud-native, container-based technology onto the core of Verizon's active network during a proof-of-concept trial. [ + ]
Telecom trio announce data session on commercial 5G modem
T-Mobile, Qualcomm Technologies and Ericsson have achieved what they claim to be the world's first low-band 5G data session on a commercial 5G modem. [ + ]
5G PPP architecture white paper Revision 3.0 released
The 5G Architecture Working Group's white paper aims to capture novel trends and key technological enablers for the realisation of 5G architecture. [ + ]
EENA releases public safety directory
The European Emergency Number Association has released its latest Who is Who Handbook, listing more than 85 entities involved in the European public safety sector. [ + ]
Don't miss ARCIA's Brisbane conference, workshops, dinner
Don't delay — time is running out to register for ARCIA's 'Future trends in communications' conference, workshop and dinner event in Brisbane on 25 July. [ + ]
Sheriffs use Samsung smartphones for comms, cameras
For Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office deputies, the Samsung Galaxy S9 serves as a communications device, a body-worn camera and an evidence-collecting tool. [ + ]
Hytera to extend TETRA network of Peru's national police
Hytera Group Peru has won a contract to maintain and improve the Peruvian National Police's TETRA network for the next three years. [ + ]
Codan wins contract for tactical comms network in Africa
Codan Communications has won a $15 million contract with an undisclosed East African government department to supply a tactical communications network. [ + ]
Canberra hails 700-plus black spot base stations
The $380 million regional Mobile Black Spot Program has passed a significant milestone, with more than 700 new or improved base stations now operational. [ + ]
5G workshop focused on including verticals
The second 5G-Vertical User Workshop, held 9–10 July in Rome, aimed to help vertical industries become part of the standardisation process. [ + ]
India's TRAI issues consultation paper on railway radio
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is calling for comments on Indian Railways' proposal for an ultrahigh-speed, LTE-based safety comms solution. [ + ]
EENA releases AML report card
A report issued by the European Emergency Number Association details Advanced Mobile Location deployments around the globe. [ + ]
