Canberra sets limits for 5G spectrum auction
13 August, 2020Allocation limits of 1 GHz will be set for the auction of 26 GHz spectrum in 2021, to prevent monopolisation by single telcos.
Teltronic TETRA for new Finnish railway locomotives
07 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Teltronic SA UnipersonalTeltronic will supply EN50155/EN45545-compliant voice-and-data radios, touchscreen consoles and accessories for 60 new VR Group locomotives.
UK 700 MHz, 3.6–3.8 GHz auction details updated
04 August, 2020 by Jonathan NallyOfcom has published the results of consultations into its 5G spectrum auction rules statement and updated the expected timing for the auction.
Stone Mountain TruDock remote speaker microphone cradle
01 August, 2020 | Supplied by: BluSkyeStone Mountain TruDock cradles can be used to mount and charge BluSkye Bluetooth remote speaker microphones.
Cambium says 20,000 of its CBRS devices are in use
30 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Cambium Networks LtdCambium Networks has announced that around 20,000 of its Citizens Broadband Radio Service devices are being used by more than 150 service providers in the US.
ARCIA responds to comms reform consultation
29 July, 2020 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Australian Radio Communications Industry AssociationWhile generally supportive of the government's radio reform proposals, ARCIA has raised concerns about spectrum, compliance and enforcement issues.
Nokia, Vivo partner for private LTE for Brazilian mine
29 July, 2020 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Nokia Solutions and Networks Singapore Pte LtdThe technology for Vale's Carajás mine will enable the deployment of autonomous drill platforms and trucks, and provide improved mine-wide communications.
Finnish Power operator granted first-of-kind licence
28 July, 2020 by Jonathan NallyTraficom has granted the country's first-ever radio licence for a local mobile network to Fortum's Loviisa Power Plant, in the frequency band 2300–2320 MHz.
Real-time rural water monitoring via satellite
24 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Inmarsat Services LtdInmarsat, Pivotel and Farmbot will provide satellite-enabled IoT water management solutions to farmers across Australia.
Nokia deploys SON software to support its move to 5G
23 July, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe EdenNet SON software will enable its partner Telstra to boost automation across its mobile network and support its move to 5G.
Optus deploys more generators in north Queensland
20 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Optus Corporate AffairsOptus has rolled out 33 generators in the Townsville, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton and Fraser Coast areas to improve the reliability of key sites.
Nokia claims pathway for easy 4G-to-5G upgrades
16 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Nokia Solutions and Networks Singapore Pte LtdA software upgrade can transition 4G/LTE radios to 5G/NR, avoiding the need for tower climbs and streamlining the process of refarming spectrum.
6000 Motorola TETRA pagers for German relief agency
15 July, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe two-way pagers for the Federal Agency for Technical Relief will ensure fast interaction between first responders when natural disasters strike.
R&S to supply comms for Cape-class patrol boats
14 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Rohde & Schwarz (Australia) Pty LtdThe equipment will include Rohde & Schwarz's Naval Integrated Communications System with multilayer security and secure V/UHF and HF.
Airbus hybrid tech for China's Jinan Airport
14 July, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe upgrade to the existing Airbus TETRA system will help simplify the site's operations and provide extended network coverage.
