Whitespace Wi-FAR spec approved for ISO standard
13 April, 2015The core technology for the whitespace Wi-FAR specification has been approved to become an ISO standard, promising enhanced global deployment of broadband services to rural and remote areas.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 10 April 2015
10 April, 2015Public safety mobile broadband sector growth, provider fined US$16m for 911 failure, UHF in the Americas, Korea under pressure on 700 MHz, Canadians get emergency alerts and cybersecurity a worry for dispatch centres.
Groundwork laid for World Radiocommunication Conference 2015
10 April, 2015More than 1250 participants from 105 ITU member states discussed a variety of spectrum-related matters at the Second Session of the Conference Preparatory Meeting prior to Easter.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for April 10 2015
10 April, 2015Public safety mobile broadband sector growth, provider fined US$16m for 911 failure, UHF in the Americas, Korea under pressure on 700 MHz, Canadians get emergency alerts and cybersecurity a worry for dispatch centres.
Groundwork laid for World Radiocommunication Conference 2015
10 April, 2015More than 1250 participants from 105 ITU member states discussed a variety of spectrum-related matters at the Second Session of the Conference Preparatory Meeting prior to Easter.
OMA licence granted to 3GPP for mission-critical PTT
10 April, 2015An agreement is now in place that will allow the Open Mobile Alliance Push-to-Communicate for Public Safety specifications, based on the OMA Push-to-talk over Cellular, to be used in 3GPP specifications for mission-critical push-to-talk.
Uni of Melbourne and NPSTC sign MOU
08 April, 2015The US National Public Safety Telecommunications Council and the University of Melbourne, through its Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety, have signed an agreement for research into the attributes and requirements of wireless technologies for public safety communications.
Radio industry consultation and engagement
03 April, 2015 by Hamish DuffARCIA is taking part in important discussions concerning the future of spectrum management, licensing regulations, training, representation and industry engagement, writes Hamish Duff, the association's president.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 2 April 2015
02 April, 2015Man jailed over fake radio calls; Irish Gadai worried about TETRA health risks; the case of the missing radio tower; Maine's P25 system goes live; UK's Ofcom issues priority list; Motorola invests in drone maker.
ITU deploys emergency comms equipment in Vanuatu
01 April, 2015The ITU dispatched 40 satellite phones, 10 Broadband Global Area Network terminals and 35 solar panels to Vanuatu to support relief coordination efforts following Cyclone Pam.
US agencies agree on spectrum-sharing research
01 April, 2015The US Commerce and Defense departments will establish a framework to facilitate access to laboratory and test facilities that support development of improved methods for sharing wireless spectrum.
ITU deploys emergency comms equipment in Vanuatu
01 April, 2015The ITU dispatched 40 satellite phones, 10 Broadband Global Area Network terminals and 35 solar panels to Vanuatu to support relief coordination efforts following Cyclone Pam.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 27 March 2015
27 March, 2015Mobile broadband study terms released; FirstNet RFP still delayed; Huawei not a security risk; global ham conference in June; replacing whip antennas.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 27 March 2015
27 March, 2015Mobile broadband study terms released; FirstNet RFP still delayed; Huawei not a security risk; global ham conference in June; replacing whip antennas.
Carbon capture: A graphene solution for microwave interference
26 March, 2015 by Francis SedgemoreResearch has found that a graphene plane can provide an effective absorbent shield against microwaves, with applications including protecting sensitive electronic devices.
