Industry News
FCC to modernise first responder priority comms programs
The FCC is to modernise its service rules to improve priority treatment of voice, data and video services for emergency personnel. [ + ]
Nokia deploys SON software to support its move to 5G
The EdenNet SON software will enable its partner Telstra to boost automation across its mobile network and support its move to 5G. [ + ]
RF design implications for 5G devices
A teardown of second-generation 5G smartphones has found that RF front end content is moving to full level, integrated modem-RF system designs. [ + ]
Optus deploys more generators in north Queensland
Optus has rolled out 33 generators in the Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton and Fraser Coast areas to improve the reliability of key sites. [ + ]
FCC reiterates vertical location rules, deadlines
The US Federal Communications Commission has redoubled on its efforts for quickly locating people who call 911 from wireless phones in multistorey buildings. [ + ]
Big budget boost for NZ search and rescue
New Zealand's search and rescue bodies will benefit from a $54.8 million boost, which includes funding for communication technology. [ + ]
Nokia claims pathway for easy 4G-to-5G upgrades
A software upgrade can transition 4G/LTE radios to 5G/NR, avoiding the need for tower climbs and streamlining the process of refarming spectrum. [ + ]
New global standards will accelerate the use of IoT devices
The latest specifications under oneM2M's Release 4 will soon be launched, providing a range of benefits. [ + ]
Hamburg police, fire services prepare for future comms
The German city's police and fire control rooms will be equipped with a multimedia system able to handle phone, digital radio, text, webchat and social media. [ + ]
6000 Motorola TETRA pagers for German relief agency
The two-way pagers for the Federal Agency for Technical Relief will ensure fast interaction between first responders when natural disasters strike. [ + ]
R&S to supply comms for Cape-class patrol boats
The equipment will include Rohde & Schwarz's Naval Integrated Communications System with multilayer security and secure V/UHF and HF. [ + ]
Airbus hybrid tech for China's Jinan Airport
The upgrade to the existing Airbus TETRA system will help simplify the site's operations and provide extended network coverage. [ + ]
Poor connectivity is hindering IoT's adoption in mining
Demand for IoT in mining is increasing, but poor connectivity is affecting the reliable collection of data, according to new research. [ + ]
3GPP announces Release 16 completion
Release 16 has been completed, with the Stage 3 freeze and the ASN.1 and OpenAPI specification freeze being approved. [ + ]
R&S radios for upgraded RAAF air-ground-air voice link
Rohde & Schwarz will supply CERTIUM Radios, a CERTIUM VCS-4G voice communications system and CERTIUM management systems for 12 RAAF ATC facilities. [ + ]
