3GPP Melbourne conference agenda released
05 September, 2018 by Jonathan NallyThe final agenda for this month's important 3GPP/University of Melbourne mission-critical communications briefing has been released.
3GPP comes to Melbourne
22 August, 2018Leaders from the 3GPP will take part in an industry briefing on 18 September at the University of Melbourne's Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety.
NSW Telco Authority issues GRN RFI
16 August, 2018The NSW Telco Authority has issued an RFI to industry for the construction, operation and maintenance of an enhanced critical communications network.
NSW Telco Authority activates CCEP site in Chatswood
15 August, 2018A 15-channel macro site installed in Chatswood is already handling more than 400 radio calls per day from first responders.
Red alert for UK's ESMCP project
30 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyA UK oversight authority has said successful delivery of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme "appears to be unachievable".
Broadcast-based public warning systems are best
30 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyMobile phone broadcast-based public warning systems are the most effective solution for large group emergency notifications, according to a 5G Americas report.
India's TRAI makes Public Mobile Radio recommendations
26 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released its recommendations for auctioning and allocating spectrum for the Public Mobile Radio Trunking Service.
NEC helps NSW Police stay connected
26 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyNEC's iPasolink technology is providing long-distance links for the NSW Police's state-wide microwave backhaul network.
AT&T reports 2500 Band 14 sites operational
23 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyMore than 2500 FirstNet Band 14 sites have been installed across the US, with 10,000-plus more still to come.
Colorado backflips on FirstNet fears
19 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyOnly one week after submitting documents to the FCC outlining its concerns about FirstNet, Colorado has submitted a further letter rescinding the first submission.
Smartphone app provides flexible comms
16 July, 2018A smart app is keeping communications flowing for Bulgarian Border Police officers, whichever device they use.
BroadWay's market consultation begins
16 July, 2018Briefings are to be held to inform industry about European public safety broadband plans, with feedback sought on innovative technologies.
NTIA urges update to Wireless Priority Service
12 July, 2018The US FCC has been asked to update the Wireless Priority Service to provide increased capabilities, such as including data, text and video.
Frequentis equips Norwegian emergency control rooms
04 July, 2018Norway's fourth co-located police and fire control centre has been equipped with a Frequentis command and control system.
Australia's PSMB is progressing
21 June, 2018 by Jonathan NallyIt's been slow going, but there is light at the end of the tunnel for the provision of public safety mobile broadband for Australia.
