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BroadWay's market consultation begins
Briefings are to be held to inform industry about European public safety broadband plans, with feedback sought on innovative technologies. [ + ]
FCC's Pai wants to move quickly on 5G
Release of high-band spectrum and easier access to utility poles are top of the FCC's agenda for spurring the rollout of 5G services in the US. [ + ]
5G spectrum auction moves a step closer
The federal government has announced competition limits for telcos seeking to bid for 5G spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band. [ + ]
Future comms on the agenda in Brisbane
The future of mission-critical communications in Australia will be the main topic of expert discussion at this month's Comms Connect Brisbane conference. [ + ]
Tiny antennas could have a big impact
Research that combines electronics and antennas could lead to longer talk time and higher data rates in 5G devices. [ + ]
Plugtest's 92% success rate for voice, video and data
More than 30 vendors, 120 participants and representatives from around the world took part in ETSI's second mission-critical Plugtest. [ + ]
TCCA proposes new 3GPP interest group
The TCCA is propelling a new initiative for 3GPP mission-critical interoperability testing and certification. [ + ]
Judge finds that Hytera infringed Motorola patents
A US judge has found that Hytera has infringed four Motorola Solutions patents, and has placed a stop order on importation of certain Hytera products. [ + ]
TETRA interconnections boosted by IP-based capability
A revised ETSI standard enables Inter-System Interface (ISI) connections over IP links, making it easier to connect separate TETRA networks. [ + ]
Release of MCOP source code for MCPTT apps and SDK
The first release has been made of the Mission Critical Open Platform (MCOP) source code for MCPTT apps and software development kit. [ + ]
Comms Connect Brisbane — be there on 26 July!
Don't miss the combined Comms Connect Brisbane conference and ARCIA Dinner and Networking event at Rydges South Bank in Brisbane. [ + ]
Industry insights shared at Comms Connect
A fascinating array of presentations and exhibits was featured at Comms Connect Sydney in June. [ + ]
Key role for MNOs in critical communications
TCCA study highlights options for new revenue streams and new market segments in next-generation critical communications solutions. [ + ]
Co-existence of terrestrial and satellite comms
Can terrestrial and satellite services live in the same band, avoiding interference while maximising the value of the spectrum? [ + ]
Operators take control with new association
Australia now has its own peak body for mission-critical control room operators. [ + ]