Industry News
Defence launches SATCOM research collaboration
Project CHORUS will be the first collaboration Defence has launched via its $245 million SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre. [ + ]
Power loss the main culprit for bushfire comms problems
Loss of power rather than fire damage was the main contributor to mobile network outages during the 2019–20 summer bushfires, according to an ACMA report. [ + ]
Barrett delivers first US-made order during COVID-19
The deal signifies an ongoing relationship with the USA's state and federal governments. [ + ]
Government sets objectives for 850 and 900 MHz bands
The federal government has released policy objectives for allocation of the 850 and 900 MHz bands, which aim to support 4G, 5G and a future PSMB capability. [ + ]
Airbus chosen for three more Chinese metros
Airbus has been chosen to supply TETRA communication systems for three new metro rail customers in China, in the cities of Taiyuan, Luoyang and Xi'An. [ + ]
New appointment to TCCA's CCBG
Luz Fernández del Rosal has been appointed the Vice-Chair of TCCA's Critical Communications Broadband Group (CCBG). [ + ]
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". [ + ]
