Industry News
Massachusetts okays Verizon to offer public safety services
Verizon will offer priority and pre-emption and a virtualised separate 4G LTE core via the state's public safety grade wireless agreement. [ + ]
Embedded SIMs to drive cellular M2M connections
M2M cellular connections will exceed 1.6 billion by 2024 with embedded SIMs representing two-thirds of such connections, according to Jupiter Research. [ + ]
Telstra claims first domestic end-to-end 5G standalone call
The test, in partnership with Ericsson, took place at Telstra's 5G Innovation Centre on the Gold Coast using the 3.6 GHz spectrum and a forthcoming chipset. [ + ]
Software firm Alea Srl joins TCCA
The Italian software development house specialises in smartphone apps for real-time communication and has a dedicated PTT division. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
