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Funk Fuchs GmbH Wins 60 Million Euro Framework Agreement for TETRA Radios

Narrowband  |  2026-07-15

Austrian Communications Specialist Secures Six-Year Federal Procurement Contract Worth Up to €60 Million, Strengthening Its Position in Mission-Critical Communications.


ESN to Benefit from 50 new 4G Masts for Rural Mobile Coverage Across Scotland

Broadband  |  2026-07-10

Extended Area Service masts activated on the Shared Rural Network target Scotland's hardest-to-reach communities


SIRESP Reinforces National Mission-Critical Network Strategy

Narrowband  |   Broadband  |  2026-07-06

Portugal's public safety network operator outlines €37.2 million investment programme and technological roadmap toward LTE/5G mission-critical communications.


TETRA Standard Unites Europe on Paper, Not in Practice

Narrowband  |   Broadband  |  2026-07-06

Frank Buddrus, Vice President of BDBOS, addresses cross-border interoperability gaps, network resilience, financing progress, and coordination with the Bundeswehr.


Nødnett Reaches 200 Municipalities

Narrowband  |  2026-07-06

Gildeskål becomes the 200th municipality in Norway to adopt Nødnett, reinforcing nationwide emergency preparedness efforts.


FirstNet Strengthens Public Safety Connectivity Across America's 250th Anniversary Celebrations

Broadband  |  2026-07-02

T&T's dedicated public safety network deploys expanded infrastructure and dedicated spectrum to support first responders during the nation's largest commemorative events.


SafetyNet Critical Communications Launches with First New Customers Queued

Broadband  |  2026-07-02

SafetyNet launched this week and is already delivering on its mandate to modernise the communications capability of New Zealand’s emergency services and wider public safety sector. 


BDBOS Advances International Integration on EU Emergency and Rescue Services Communication

Broadband  |  2026-06-22

European integration and interoperability take centre stage in ambitious modernisation plan.


ASTRID Announces 10th Edition of User Days for October 2027

2026-06-12

The two-day event will feature an exhibition, conferences, technology demonstrations, facility tours and extensive networking opportunities.


DSB Tests Emergency Communication Resilience as Nødnett Coverage Gaps Highlight Need for Backup Solutions

Narrowband  |  2026-06-12

Norwegian Department for Emergency and Preparedness Communications states that the loss of network coverage is consistently identified as a critical issue by emergency responders.


PSCE Conference: Strengthening Europe’s Public Safety Communications: Strategic Progress and Operational Insights

Broadband  |  2026-05-28

PSCE Conference Concludes in Milan with Focus on European Critical Communications and Public Safety Resilience.


BDBOS Highlights Civil-Military Communications Role of Digital Radio BOS at GPEC 2026

Narrowband  |   Broadband  |  2026-05-21

BDBOS Vice President Frank Buddrus delivered a keynote address at GPEC outlining the critical role of the German digital radio network BOS in supporting civil-military cooperation as the country's strategic responsibilities within NATO continue to grow.


Sweden's Next-Generation Critical Communications Network Faces Operational Scrutiny as Industry Voices Raise Concerns Over SWEN Readiness

Narrowband  |   Broadband  |  2026-05-15

Operational chief involved in the development of Swedish rescue services, has publicly articulated a series of concerns that he argues must be addressed before the transition reaches a point of irreversibility.


BDBOS Calls for Unified Approach to Next-Generation Public Safety Broadband at European Police Congress

Narrowband  |   Broadband  |  2026-05-12

Germany's federal agency for public safety digital radio underlines a single message in Berlin: no isolated solutions in the migration to a nationwide BOS broadband network.


New Zealand Critical Communications Unit Rebrands as SafetyNet Critical Communications Ahead of July Launch

Broadband  |  2026-05-05

The rebrand marks a significant milestone for the organisation, which will expand its mission beyond the emergency services sector to serve the broader public safety community across New Zealand.


Network Innovations UK Awarded Multi-Year Government Contract for Satellite-Enabled Personnel Tracking Solution

Satellite  |  2026-04-30

Under the agreement, Network Innovations will provide a secure, resilient, and globally distributed architecture to host and manage the department’s personnel and vehicle tracking capability.


BDBOS President Jens Koch Moves to Federal Domestic Intelligence Agency

Narrowband  |   Broadband  |  2026-04-02

In the interim, BDBOS Vice President Frank Buddrus assumes leadership of the agency until a permanent successor is appointed.


ASTRID Users' Advisory Committee Guides Strategic Direction for Next-Generation Critical Communications

Narrowband  |   Broadband  |  2026-03-31

Annual two-day workshop in Brussels brings together users, experts, and advisory bodies to co-create the future of Belgium's critical communications infrastructure.


Norway Signs Development Agreement to Build World's First 5G-Based Emergency Network Across Three Mobile Operators

Broadband  |  2026-03-26

The Norwegian government and operators Telenor, Telia and Lyse have formalised a binding development agreement to deliver a next-generation emergency communications network built on 5G, targeting initial deployment by end of 2029.


Pro-M Welcomes GÉANT Leadership Delegation in Budapest to Explore Digital Infrastructure Cooperation

Narrowband  |  2026-03-12

The Budapest consultation is seen as a significant step in strengthening ties between Pro-M and the broader GÉANT community.



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