Industry News
Nokia, VHA trial NR 700 MHz for 5G in Australia
Nokia and Vodafone Hutchison Australia have undertaken what they say is the first live test deployment of 5G on low-band 700 MHz spectrum in the region. [ + ]
JVCKENWOOD receives certifications for public service sectors
JVCKENWOOD has received ISO/IEC certification for information security management and Japanese industrial certification for its public service sector businesses. [ + ]
NENA to hold international next-gen emergency calling test
NENA has commenced planning for the first transcontinental interoperability testing event for next-generation NG9-1-1 and NG112 emergency calling. [ + ]
New guidelines for non-ionising radiation protection
The International Commission on Non‐Ionizing Radiation Protection has released new guidelines for the protection of humans exposed to RF electromagnetic fields. [ + ]
Rohde & Schwarz presented with Canadian aviation award
Rohde & Schwarz has been recognised by NAV CANADA for its provision of HF receivers and transmitters as well as telephony gateways. [ + ]
Airbus wins another TETRA contract for Fuzhou, China
Airbus TETRA communications will be used on Fuzhou's metro line 6, adding to the solution already used on two of the city's other metro lines. [ + ]
WRC-19 Final Acts available for download
The Final Acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference are available for free download, covering topics from 5G to satellites, railways to Wi-Fi and more. [ + ]
MCS-TaaSting project for mission-critical services
Mission-critical testing-as-a-service project aims to develop flexible testing tools to increase market confidence in critical broadband applications. [ + ]
FCC proposes US$9bn 5G fund for rural communities
The US Federal Communication Commission's April meeting will be presented with a plan to establish a "5G Fund for rural America". [ + ]
AMSA reminds industry of DGPS discontinuation
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has reminded industry and users of the pending withdrawal of its differential global positioning system. [ + ]
Australia to supply IED-defeating devices to Afghanistan
SILVERSHIELD in-vehicle mounted systems provide protection against radio-controlled improvised explosive devices. [ + ]
Amendments allow telcos to deploy temporary facilities
The federal government will allow carriers to deploy temporary capabilities as approved low-impact facilities in specific circumstances such as emergencies. [ + ]
Vertel and Ondacomms deliver wide-area radio solution
The firms joined forces to provide a tailored solution for Grasshopper Environmental's vehicle fleet. [ + ]
NZ's RSM continues work through COVID-19 crisis
New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management agency is continuing to operate during the COVID-19 alert, with all essential services still available. [ + ]
The ACMA's response to the COVID crisis
The ACMA has outlined the measures it is taking to adjust its work programs to assist the industry during the current COVID-19 turmoil. [ + ]
