Industry News
NZ proposes changes to emergency location services
The changes would enable emergency services to locate people in distress even when they have not made a call to the 111 emergency phone number. [ + ]
NTIA issues report on spectrum sharing
The US agency has announced "significant progress" in identifying potential spectrum sharing options for the 3450–3550 MHz band. [ + ]
Teltronic deploys converged TETRA, LTE system in Antarctica
The test was conducted as part of a project to validate satellite navigation using the European Galileo navigation and positioning system. [ + ]
VIDEO: How FirstNet's deployables assist public safety
FirstNet can call on a fleet of 72 wheeled deployables plus three flying cells on wheels and one aerostat. [ + ]
The Netherlands' C2000 TETRA upgrade a success
The Netherlands' new C2000 TETRA emergency service communications network is now operational, following a successful migration from the old system overnight on 27/28 January. [ + ]
ACMA seeks input on 6 GHz EME issues
The ACMA wants to hear from industry concerning EME rules for devices used near the head or body and operating above 6 GHz. [ + ]
Interoperability certification highlighted in white paper
The TCCA paper covers what is required for certification of mission-critical broadband solutions, appraises current developments and outlines the next steps. [ + ]
Rohde & Schwarz, Leidos team for US aviation project
Leidos has chosen Rohde & Schwarz USA to provide the voice communications system for the Federal Aviation Administration's Future Flight Services Program. [ + ]
TCCA, 450A sign critical communications MoU
The memorandum of understanding formalises cooperation between TCCA and the 450 MHz Alliance in the field of mission-critical mobile broadband communications. [ + ]
Simoco opens Centre of Innovation in Melbourne
The interactive centre will give customers and partners the ability to examine and demonstrate real-world scenarios using Simoco solutions. [ + ]
ETSI appoints AI group leaders
Alex Leadbeater from British Telecom has been appointed chair of ETSI's recently formed Industry Specification Group on Securing Artificial Intelligence. [ + ]
FCC appoints four 3.5 GHz SAS Administrators
CommScope, Federated Wireless, Google and Sony have been approved as Spectrum Access System administrators for 3.5 GHz broadband connectivity and 5G in the US. [ + ]
PSCE Paris meeting wrap-up report available
The Public Safety Communication Europe December meeting brought together more than 100 participants from 15 countries. [ + ]
Finland chooses R&S for air traffic control comms
Air Navigation Services Finland has selected the Rohde & Schwarz VCS-4G voice communications system for its Helsinki Area Traffic Control Centre. [ + ]
Motorola Solutions reveals 900 MHz private broadband solution
Motorola Solutions has announced ongoing development of a 900 MHz private broadband solution for critical infrastructure entities in the US. [ + ]
