Emergency comms network Bill presented to parliament
17 October, 2018Victor Dominello is today introducing a Bill into the NSW parliament that will unite the state's emergency services radio networks.
FirstNet gets new acting CEO
03 October, 2018 by Jonathan NallyEdward Parkinson has been appointed acting CEO of US public safety communications authority FirstNet, following the recent resignation of Mike Poth.
Australian market briefed by 3GPP leaders
27 September, 2018 by Geoff Spring, Senior Industry Advisor, CDMPSSenior 3GPP representatives have briefed Australian experts on the development of standards for the next generation of critical communication technologies.
Over 2500 agencies subscribe to FirstNet
21 September, 2018The number of FirstNet subscribers has nearly doubled since the previous update in July.
Telco Authority and NSW SES launch CoW in Grafton
06 September, 2018The cell on wheels will provide public safety agency frontline workers with a deployable mission-critical solution for radiocommunications.
3GPP Melbourne conference agenda released
05 September, 2018 by Jonathan NallyThe final agenda for this month's important 3GPP/University of Melbourne mission-critical communications briefing has been released.
3GPP comes to Melbourne
22 August, 2018Leaders from the 3GPP will take part in an industry briefing on 18 September at the University of Melbourne's Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety.
NSW Telco Authority issues GRN RFI
16 August, 2018The NSW Telco Authority has issued an RFI to industry for the construction, operation and maintenance of an enhanced critical communications network.
NSW Telco Authority activates CCEP site in Chatswood
15 August, 2018A 15-channel macro site installed in Chatswood is already handling more than 400 radio calls per day from first responders.
Broadcast-based public warning systems are best
30 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyMobile phone broadcast-based public warning systems are the most effective solution for large group emergency notifications, according to a 5G Americas report.
Red alert for UK's ESMCP project
30 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyA UK oversight authority has said successful delivery of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme "appears to be unachievable".
NEC helps NSW Police stay connected
26 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyNEC's iPasolink technology is providing long-distance links for the NSW Police's state-wide microwave backhaul network.
India's TRAI makes Public Mobile Radio recommendations
26 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released its recommendations for auctioning and allocating spectrum for the Public Mobile Radio Trunking Service.
AT&T reports 2500 Band 14 sites operational
23 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyMore than 2500 FirstNet Band 14 sites have been installed across the US, with 10,000-plus more still to come.
Colorado backflips on FirstNet fears
19 July, 2018 by Jonathan NallyOnly one week after submitting documents to the FCC outlining its concerns about FirstNet, Colorado has submitted a further letter rescinding the first submission.
