The US National Wireless Safety Alliance has launched two industry-wide certification programs for telecommunications tower technicians. [ + ]

The United States' official 800 MHz band Transition Administrator has issued its latest quarterly report on progress in rebanding efforts. [ + ]

ARCIA has expressed strong opposition to the ACMA's proposal to increase 400 MHz licence fees by 15% from April 2017. [ + ]

Watch this video of Swedish and Norwegian emergency services personnel putting cross-border TETRA interoperability to the test. [ + ]

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race will benefit from a new marine radio safety net, which has been upgraded by Marine Rescue NSW. [ + ]

Outdated police and emergency services radios will be replaced by the Victorian Government under a seven-year contract with Telstra. [ + ]

Modernisation has begun on the Norwegian public warning system, after Airbus Defence and Space and TC Connect were awarded the major contract. [ + ]

According to IHS Markit, the outdoor small cell backhaul market accelerated in 2016, with revenue growing more than 200% year-over-year. [ + ]

Flight trials have been undertaken by ESA for its Iris Precursor program, designed to assist Europe in modernising air traffic control. [ + ]

The Sepura board of directors has recommended that an offer by Hytera to buy the company should be accepted. [ + ]

The New South Wales radio network will be upgraded to assist public safety agencies in their duties. [ + ]

A new CEO has been appointed by BAI Communications for its Broadcast Australia subsidiary. [ + ]

The reserve price and competition limits for an upcoming auction of 700 MHz digital dividend spectrum has been announced by the federal government. [ + ]

Community television broadcasters will be given an extra six months to shift their services to an online-only platform. [ + ]

The draft Spectrum Outlook 2017–2021is now available for industry feedback in New Zealand. [ + ]