Public Safety

Govt to scope emergency roaming, improve regional coverage

23 October, 2023

The ACCC found that temporary emergency roaming was technically feasible, but further work was needed to design and develop the capability.


Critical networks: the urgent need for digitalisation and innovation in public safety

04 October, 2023 by Thomas Rehberg*, Head of Public Safety, Nokia | Supplied by: Nokia Solutions and Networks Australia Pty Ltd

A torrent of modern threats is ratcheting up the definition of emergency, adding more urgency to the need for innovation in critical communications.


Taskforce to drive delivery of Australian PSMB

28 September, 2023

The newly established PSMB Taskforce will be responsible for laying the groundwork for Australia's long-term public safety communications infrastructure.


France implementing the 'radio network of the future'

13 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Airbus/Secure Land Communications

Airbus is one of the major contributors to the Réseau Radio du Futur (RRF) project, which will set the scene for the future of critical communications in the domain of public safety and emergency.


Celebrating a milestone for NZ's Public Safety Network

11 September, 2023 by TJ Kennedy

TJ Kennedy explains the significance of New Zealand's new Cellular Roaming service, launched through the NGCC's Public Safety Network Te Kupenga Marutau.


Hytera delivers PMR systems to Chinese rail transit lines

04 September, 2023 | Supplied by: Hytera Communications Co. Ltd

Hytera Communications has completed the delivery of professional mobile radio systems to multiple rail transit lines in China, three of which began operation at the end of June.


Andalusia's Digital Emergency Network a 'first' for Europe

28 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Tait Electronics (Aust) Pty Ltd

Built on a Tait DMR system, the network is expected to include more than 6000 portable radio terminals in the field and is being engineered to work across more than 120 sites.


Comms upgrades for NSW and Qld firefighters

23 August, 2023

Queensland is rolling out firefighting helmets fitted with hands-free communications, while NSW has installed mobile Wi-Fi equipment in over 1300 emergency vehicles.


Project to keep nbn running during disasters in SE Qld

15 August, 2023

The $4.4m project will keep the nbn running for communities across South East Queensland and the Fraser Coast during natural or other disasters.


Hytera delivers nationwide TETRA network for Thailand

11 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Hytera Communications Co. Ltd

The TETRA network, delivered for Thailand's Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA), aims to enhance governance and public safety across the country.


NZ's Public Safety Network launches cellular roaming service

27 July, 2023

The multi-network cellular roaming service for emergency services is the first PSN service delivered on budget and on schedule by Next Generation Critical Communications.


Significant costs to UK emergency services as ESN delayed

25 July, 2023

Significant costs are being created for emergency services by the UK Government's failure to deliver a replacement communication network, according to a new report.


$3.6m project to connect NSW communities during disasters

11 July, 2023

The NSW Telco Authority will deliver two initiatives aimed at improving digital connectivity for impacted communities during and after natural disasters.


Tasmanian Government Radio Network officially launches

07 July, 2023

The Tasmanian Government and Telstra hosted a launch event this week to officially inaugurate the Tasmanian Government Radio Network (TasGRN).


NZ Police's radio network withstands cyclone-strength winds and rain

27 June, 2023 | Supplied by: MiMOMax Wireless Ltd

The New Zealand Police's Mimomax voice linking network on the East Coast of the North Island was put to the test in February when Cyclone Gabrielle struck.


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