Industry News
NZ's RSM continues work through COVID-19 crisis
New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management agency is continuing to operate during the COVID-19 alert, with all essential services still available. [ + ]
Amendments allow telcos to deploy temporary facilities
The federal government will allow carriers to deploy temporary capabilities as approved low-impact facilities in specific circumstances such as emergencies. [ + ]
Vertel and Ondacomms deliver wide-area radio solution
The firms joined forces to provide a tailored solution for Grasshopper Environmental's vehicle fleet. [ + ]
The ACMA's response to the COVID crisis
The ACMA has outlined the measures it is taking to adjust its work programs to assist the industry during the current COVID-19 turmoil. [ + ]
COVID-19 to delay 5G rollout with huge cost to the industry
The commercial rollout of 5G broadband will be delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, at an enormous cost to the industry, according to 3GPP. [ + ]
ACMA roadmap for broadcast radio
The report 'The future delivery of radio' details how the ACMA will prioritise the provision of spectrum to best assist broadcasters to serve the community. [ + ]
Nordic Telecom joins TCCA
The Czech operator is the first in the world to establish a PPDR LTE network in the 410–430 MHz band. [ + ]
Codan reassures market regarding Malaysian developments
Malaysia's announcement of a suspension of all non-essential services through to 31 March will not affect Codan's ability to supply product, the company has said. [ + ]
Finnish Defence orders tactical wireless IP gear
Bittium has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for its Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) products. [ + ]
ITU guidelines for emergency communication plans
Conducting emergency communication exercises is vital to test the effectiveness of disaster response plans, says the International Telecommunication Union. [ + ]
Barrett in new US partnership and US government contract
Barrett Communications has announced a partnership with Royal Communications International and a follow-on FMS contract with the US Mission in Central Asia. [ + ]
IWCE postponed from April to August 2020
The International Wireless Communications Expo has been postponed to 24–28 August in light of the coronavirus problem and restrictions on large gatherings. [ + ]
Ericsson acquires MC-PTT specialist, Genaker
Ericsson has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Genaker, a provider of mission-critical push-to-talk (MC-PTT) solutions. [ + ]
Backhaul — March 2020
Twenty-five years ago the Biscom wide-area trunked network was launched, while in 2010 the UK's Airwave network was seen by some as a model for Australia. [ + ]
Amateur radio gear heads for the Space Station
A Kenwood TM-D710GA amateur radio rig will soon be installed for operational use in the Columbus European laboratory aboard the International Space Station. [ + ]
