public safety

  Internet of things company Telit is ramping up its support of the FirstNet IoT ecosystem, with the launch of its first embedded modules with Band 14 support for LTE Cat 1 and Cat 4 broadband connectivity. The Telit LE910C1-NF …

  High-capacity, low-latency links let firefighters see through smoke As U.S. carriers invest in public safety cellular networks and stand up attendant services geared toward public safety, a major change in the way first responders work is coming. Enhancements to …

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Motorola Solutions continues to expand public safety services and software portfolio In its second recent acquisition, Motorola Solutions is picking up voice-over-IP dispatch provider Avtec for an undisclosed sum. South Carolina-based Avtec offers “business critical” VoIP dispatch services over both …

LAS VEGAS — What does it take to host an ETSI plugtest event? A whole lot of bandwidth — literally and figuratively — months of planning, and a trio of adorable puppy mascots. During a session at the International Wireless …

  LAS VEGAS — While 5G discussions often revolve around what the technology can provide to consumer and industrial users, the focus on Wednesday was what 5G will be able to enable for first responders. During a session at the …

US Cellular adds private network core for public safety users BARCELONA — U.S. Cellular will build out its 5G network with Ericsson equipment, and the carrier also is targeting public safety users with prioritized network access and preemption services and …

Smartphones accounted for 49% of certified devices last year, while IoT modules were the fastest-growing device segment Cellular devices are becoming more complex, supporting more bands than ever — and the number of certified internet of things devices is booming, …

The new smart traffic initiative will expand the coverage to 60% of Dubai’s roads network Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved a $161 million project with the main aim of improving and upgrading the smart traffic systems in …

Verizon is emphasizing development of new technologies for first responders with the launch of a new 5G lab in Washington, D.C., focused on testing 5G solutions that will be used for public safety. The new 5G First Responder Lab will …

Last week Siyata Mobile said Bell Mobility is now offering the Uniden UV350 push-to-talk device in Canada. Siyata has been testing their devices and software for a while on the Bell Mobility network, so winning this approval is important. So, …

Move comes after FCC Chairman criticizes Hurricane Michael recovery After publicly criticizing the network recovery efforts after Hurricane Michael devastated the Florida Panhandle, U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai has empaneled a new working group focused on establishing best …

The Secretary of Commerce has appointed six members to the First Responders Network Authority board, filling five vacancies and making one re-appointment of a board member. FirstNet Chair Edward Horowitz, who was appointed board chair in September after serving as …

FirstNet says it continues to see rapid growth in its subscriber base More than 3,600 public safety agencies around the country are now subscribers of FirstNet-AT&T — although FirstNet leaders cautioned that the partnership is still in the early days …

Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on the sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy …

Verizon focuses on interoperability in public safety push Although the operator lost out on FirstNet to AT&T, Verizon continues to push its public safety offerings, most recently through partnerships that focus on interoperability between devices used by first responders. In …

FirstNet customers have access to deployable network assets A fleet of 72 deployable cell sites are available to public safety agencies who subscribe to AT&T-FirstNet’s services, according to the carrier. Those network resources are housed at 40 locations around the …

FirstNet’s new leaders include an acting CEO and board vice chair The First Responders Network Authority has a new acting CEO and board vice chair, as the public safety communications agency fills spots left by a number of recent departures. …

Connected streetlights could alert public safety officials to car accidents AT&T has a lot going on at the moment. In addition to working to meet its goal of launching commercial, mobile 5G services in a dozen cities by the end …

First national test of presidential alerts to mobile phones to be conducted this week A new emergency alert category will be tested nationally for the first time this week. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will …

Mike Poth led the FirstNet Authority for three years The First Responders Network Authority’s CEO is leaving for the private sector after serving for three years as head of FirstNet. FirstNet CEO Mike Poth has accepted a position in the …

Verizon pledges to remove restrictions when disaster strikes The Santa Clara County Fire Department, which is involved in fighting the largest wildfire in the state’s history, last week complained to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission about Verizon throttling its data …

Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross now has seven FirstNet board seats to fill The chair and vice-chair of the First Responders Network Authority board are stepping down, two years into their three-year terms. Chair Sue Swenson and Vice-Chair Jeff Johnson …

FirstNet board approves budget, recognizes Swenson In its first fiscal year of being funded by payments from network contractor AT&T, the First Responders Network Authority board allocated funds nearly evenly to operations, reserves and network reinvestment. The FirstNet board approved a …

Agencies across the U.S. are preparing for the nation’s first cellular broadband network dedicated to public safety. This network will provide more reliable communication for first responders, enabling better device interoperability across different agencies. With this new technology, first responder …