Industry News
Flying doctors receive Sky Muster broadband
Broadband will be supplied to Flying Doctor clinics under a partnership with nbn co and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). [ + ]
Omnitronics awarded Tait Partner of the Year
Tait Communications has awarded Partner of the Year status to Australian firm Omnitronics, celebrating more than eight years of collaboration between the two companies. [ + ]
ACMA opens 3.6 GHz band consultations
The ACMA is seeking feedback on plans for a range of possible replanning options for the 3.6 GHz band. [ + ]
FCC clarifies FirstNet state 'opt out' procedures
The US FCC has set out the processes for reviewing state 'opt out' plans for connecting with FirstNet. [ + ]
$178m allocated for NSW CCEP
The NSW state government has allocated $178 over two years to implement the Critical Communications Enhancement Program. [ + ]
$67.9m for QFES fleet renewal
Queensland's firefighters will soon receive new, state-of-the-art vehicles under a two-year, $67.9 million fleet renewal program. [ + ]
ETSI, TCCA hold LTE mission-critical trials
The first European interoperability test sessions for mission-critical LTE will take place this month at the ETSI headquarters in France. [ + ]
Motorola to provide solutions for FirstNet
Motorola Solutions will provide mobile apps, software and services for the FirstNet network as part of its role on the AT&T team. [ + ]
RapidSOS public safety software installed in Tennessee
Multiple public safety answering points (PSAPs) in Tennessee have been installed with RapidSOS-enabled Zetron MAX call-taking software. [ + ]
Simoco Group and affini merge as Simoco Wireless Solutions
A merger has been carried out between Simoco Group and affini, leading to the formation of Simoco Wireless Solutions. [ + ]
Airbus to upgrade Bordeaux TETRA
The TETRA secure radio network of the metropolitan area in Bordeaux is being upgraded by Airbus and its partner, Telpass. [ + ]
Mexico TETRA contract given to Sepura
The contract for a first-responder TETRA network in Mexico has been awarded to Sepura. [ + ]
GBAS commissioned at Melbourne Airport
SmartPath precision approach and landing system will enable suitably equipped aircraft to land in low visibility conditions. [ + ]
Digital radio expansion across Australia
The expansion of digital radio services will take place across Australia, reaching all capital cities. [ + ]
Applications called for new ACMA chair
The federal government has issued a call for applications for the position of ACMA chair. [ + ]
