Industry News
5G to reach 1.5 billion connections globally by 2025
5G is set to reach 1.5 billion connections globally by 2025 for an annual average growth of 150% over the next six years, according to a new study. [ + ]
Sprint, Telstra announce loT deal
Sprint's Curiosity IoT platform will be available in Australia in the first half of 2020 following the signing of a deal with Telstra. [ + ]
RSM releases more details of 3.5 GHz auction
New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management has released parameters for the auction of short-term rights to 3.5 GHz spectrum for 5G services. [ + ]
NSF to research better methods of spectrum utilisation
The key aspect of the program will be its focus on effective spectrum utilisation and/or coexistence techniques, especially with passive uses. [ + ]
GME supporting volunteer firefighting organisations
Communications company GME is supporting volunteer organisations fighting the bushfires, such as the RFS, CFA and CFS, through the donation of UHF CB radios. [ + ]
Rohde & Schwarz plant hits 10,000 SDR milestone
Rohde & Schwarz's manufacturing in plant in Memmingen has delivered more than 10,000 M3SR software-defined radios. [ + ]
APCO receives approval for security training standards
The standard is to establish cybersecurity training for public safety telecommunicators, management, supervisors, administration and other privileged users. [ + ]
Motorola Solutions awarded US$23.8m Navy contract
The contract will sustain the US Navy's LMR system, which is used by the first responder community at bases across the globe. [ + ]
Military comms on the bushfire grounds
The Australian Defence Force is assisting the bushfire recovery process, including providing a multitude of communications services. [ + ]
FirstNet reaches 1 million connections milestone
Over 1m FirstNet connections are now in service across the US, supporting more than 10,000 public safety agencies and organisations, according to AT&T. [ + ]
Backhaul — January 2020
In 1995, million-dollar contracts were award for RAAF and RAN comms upgrades, while in 2009 Airwave had just launched its portfolio of products. [ + ]
APS Industrial secures Belden distribution agreement
APS Industrial has been appointed Australian distribution partner for networking solutions provider Belden, effective from 1 January 2020. [ + ]
Victoria's Metro trains to receive comms upgrades
Victoria's Metro Trains' X'Trapolis and Siemens fleets will soon receive wireless data recorders, allowing real-time monitoring of key train systems. [ + ]
Darwin linked into ORION's national network
Darwin has been linked into the national ORION digital radio network, expanding the system from its traditional eastern and southern states' base. [ + ]
Teltronic to supply Ceará with TETRA network
Teltronic is set to supply Ceará's emergency and public safety agencies with a new TETRA radio system after winning a state contract. [ + ]
