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Airbus to put Spotlight on 5G-Ready, Mission-Critical Communications Technologies at Gitex 2020

TETRA  |   LTE  |  2020-12-03

The global technology event will be the first held in-person since the establishment of pandemic-related restrictions in the UAE.


Virve and Stop Noise to Launch the Hybrid X Modular Structure for Smartphones and TETRA Radios

LTE  |  2020-11-27

The production of the patented Hybrid X modular structure will be launched in Finland at the beginning of 2021. The product enables smooth, secure and versatile communication in the field by parties ensuring the security of supply in society.


ASTRID Cancels PICTURE PUSH Service Over TETRA

TETRA  |   LTE  |  2020-11-25

This service is now obsolete, due to the introduction of new technologies and is therefore no longer used sufficiently.


Padova Police Choose Sepura’s SC20 Critical Communications Solution

TETRA  |   LTE  |  2020-11-17

Police users in the Municipality of Padova have deployed over 300 Sepura SC20 radios for the city’s police force.


ESChat Upgrades All Public Safety Customers to Amazon AWS GovCloud

LTE  |  2020-11-10

The company is now providing unrestricted interagency Push-to-Talk (PTT) for broadband and LMR users via its Interworking Function (IWF) services


First results from the information request for the future Virve broadband devices available on CCWeek

TETRA  |   LTE  |  2020-10-30

Being able to offer suitable mobile devices to Erillisverkot and its public safety users is a crucial part of the Virve 2.0 development project in Finland


North Wales Fire and Rescue's transition to ESN Supported by Capita's Integrated Communication Control System

CCR  |   TETRA  |   LTE  |   Control rooms  |  2020-10-16

Capita plc has secured a five-year contract worth £788,000 to deliver an integrated communication control system to North Wales Fire and Rescue Service (NWFRS), to support its transition to the new Emergency Services Network (ESN).


Breakthrough for Mission Critical Services Conformance Testing as First MCPTT Test Case Successfully Evaluated

LTE  |  2020-10-13

First step towards a global MCS certification program adhering to 3GPP standards.


Verizon enhances communications for first responders with Push-to-Talk Responder

LTE  |  2020-10-06

Verizon Push-to-Talk Responder enables first responders to collaborate across agencies to drive more effective, interoperable responses


BK Receives $1.1 Million Order From Tennessee State Agency For New BKR 5000 Portable Radio

LTE  |   P25  |  2020-10-06

BK Technologies Corporation today announced that its operating subsidiary received an order totaling approximately $1.1 million from an agency of the state of Tennessee.


iCERT Announces Data Integration Initiative to Improve Public Safety Communications

CCR  |   LTE  |   P25  |  2020-09-28

The Industry Council for Emergency Response Technologies, Inc. (“iCERT”) today publicly announced the formation of a comprehensive effort to promote effective integration and use of data in public safety operations; the Data Integration Initiative (“DII”)


Bermuda Police Equipped with Sepura & Teltronic Critical Communications Solution

TETRA  |   LTE  |  2020-09-10

PowerTrunk, the US-based subsidiary of Teltronic, has deployed a TETRA critical communications solution to the island of Bermuda to support all public safety organisations on the island.


Second Step for Airbus in European BroadWay Project

LTE  |  2020-08-04

Airbus-led consortia has been selected for the Phase 2 prototype development and goes one step further towards a Pan-European interoperable broadband system for Public Safety.


FirstNet Expands Critical Communications Network Across New York

LTE  |  2020-07-31

New infrastructure will improve connectivity for Public Safety end users, area residents and visitors and COVID-19 emergency response.


Hytera Launches Mission-Critical PoC Solution for Critical Communications Users

LTE  |  2020-07-07

Hytera HyTalk MC is an end-to-end solution supporting 3GPP Mission-Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT), Mission-Critical Data (MCData) and Mission-Critical Video (MCVideo) services for mission- and business-critical communications users.


PSCE Begins BroadWay Public Safety Communications Broadband Network Prototype Development Phase 2

LTE  |  2020-07-06

The 6th July 2020 marks the start of the Solution Prototype Phase (Phase 2) of the BroadWay PCP, with the signing of contracts by Astrid SA, the Lead Procurer of the BroadWay PCP and three successful consortia.


Get Ready for the Control Rooms Revolution by Joining Interactive ESN Workshops

LTE  |   Control rooms  |  2020-07-03

APD Communications is launching a series of online workshops to guide control room leaders through major changes that will transform how their teams operate and communicate.


Two Way Radio Ensure Businesses are Ready to Reopen as Lock Down Eases

TETRA  |   DMR  |   LTE  |  2020-07-02

Some businesses may never have thought of using radios before, but they provide a reliable solution to cope with social distancing rules and to maintain ordered queuing and prevent the build-up of crowds.


FirstNet Authority Board Approves Network Investments for 5G, On-Demand Coverage

LTE  |  2020-06-17

The FirstNet Authority’s investments are made possible through a sustainable business model that enables the organization to continually improve and advance the network.


5G NR set to Revolutionize Public Safety with UHD video feeds, AR/VR, Drones and Robotics

LTE  |  2020-06-17

Although a number of public safety-related 5G capabilities are yet to be standardized in 3GPP's Release 17 specifications, public safety agencies have already begun experimenting with 5G NR connectivity.