Industry News
PTIG issues P25 cost-sharing white paper
The Project 25 Technology Interest Group has published a new white paper on how P25 sharing can influence cost savings and improved interoperability in the US. [ + ]
ACCC consults on competition issues, 5G spectrum allocation
Competition issues associated with an upcoming 5G spectrum allocation are taking centre stage in the ACCC's recently opened consultation. [ + ]
CSPs cast commercial 5G networks in nearly 400 cities
CSPs are racing to roll out 5G, with 378 cities across 34 countries hosting commercial networks as of January 2020, according to Viavi. [ + ]
Emergency comms a priority for SmartSat CRC
Bolstering emergency communications is a top priority for SmartSat CRC, following Australia's crippling summer bushfires. [ + ]
Utility operator gets Airbus IP TETRA in network overhaul
Munich-based utility company SWM expects to experience more effective and reliable comms, following its migration to Airbus's IP and TETRA technologies. [ + ]
South Korean railways to get next-gen communication devices
South Korean railway communications are set to get a boost as RF-Comm works to develop high-speed LTE-R devices using Softil technology. [ + ]
Comms professionals to access 5G training and certification
Communications technology and business professionals are set to access end-to-end 5G training through Nokia's new certification program. [ + ]
Airbus provides TETRA for 56th Munich Security Conference
Airbus's tap-proof radio technology has again provided safe and smooth communications at this year's Munich Security Conference. [ + ]
Mastercom appoints Dale Doyle as general manager
Australian two-way radio communications firm Mastercom has appointed Dale Doyle as its first female general manager. [ + ]
Air New Zealand hits in-flight broadband milestone
Inmarsat's GX Aviation solution has powered more than one million free in-flight Wi-Fi broadband sessions for Air New Zealand passengers in the space of a year. [ + ]
Mobile bandwidth, SDN will drive telcos in 2020: report
Faster mobile bandwidth and SDN will reshape Australia's telco sector in 2020 and provide new opportunities for operators, according to new research. [ + ]
US budget request includes US$72m for the NTIA
The funding would be used to modernise spectrum management, improve the security of telecommunications infrastructure and boost research. [ + ]
Hamburg firies to get Motorola TETRA two-way pagers
Hamburg, Germany, has contracted with Motorola Solutions to equip the city's fire department first responders with 3000 TETRA two-way radio pagers. [ + ]
ARCIA 2020 event calendar released
ARCIA has released its calendar of conferences, training workshops, industry dinners and awards nights for 2020. [ + ]
FCC Chairman proposes white space changes
Ajit Pai's proposal would permit higher transmit power and higher antennas for fixed white space devices in rural areas. [ + ]
