More 700 MHz spectrum to be auctioned
10 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe federal government will auction 2 x 15 MHz of unallocated 700 MHz digital dividend spectrum "to support mobile broadband services across Australia".
The false (and dangerous) economy of commercialisation
12 September, 2016 by Peter Clemons, Managing Director, QuixoticityThe critical communications sector needs to find the best possible long-term model, but it must never allow private gain to take precedence over public good and public service.
Rivada leads joint bid for FirstNet
15 June, 2016Seven major communications firms have joined forces to become one of the bidders for the USA's national public safety broadband LTE communications network.
Interview: Jan Thompson, Ericsson
31 May, 2016 by Jonathan NallyAhead of his presentation at Comms Connect Sydney, we spoke with Jan Thompson, Global Head of Safety and Security for Ericsson, to find out where the company is heading in the public safety sector.
Convicted for finding TETRA network flaws
25 May, 2016A word of caution: if you find security flaws in your local police radio network, be careful how you approach them. One Slovenian researcher has found out the hard way.
LMR market trends and forecast, 2015–22
13 April, 2016A new report forecasts the land mobile radio systems market will be worth over US$25 billion by 2022.
Zetron computer-aided dispatch (CAD) System update
21 March, 2016Zetron has released its computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system with a range of updated capabilities, designed to improve the ways public safety agencies obtain, use and track incident information and resources.
Motorola harnesses broadband power for LA's first responders
15 January, 2016Motorola Solutions played a key role in demonstrating the LA-RICS public safety broadband network, used for the first time to monitor security during the Roses Parade in LA.
Commission says telcos best for PSMB
23 September, 2015Public safety mobile broadband capability is best provided by commercial telcos, at least based on cost, says the Productivity Commission's draft report released today.
ACMA releases mobile broadband spectrum paper
10 September, 2015The ACMA has released a discussion paper that addresses the growth in mobile broadband capacity and demand, and is seeking industry feedback.
Samsung's LTE technology for public safety
10 July, 2015Samsung has demonstrated the latest in its LTE technology for the public safety industry.
International sharing and collaboration
02 June, 2015 by Geoff SpringGlobal sharing of information is essential to achieve the best possible public safety mobile broadband capability, says Geoff Spring.
Technology trends in public safety communications
21 May, 2015Critical Comms spoke with Tom Guthrie, Motorola Solutions' US-based vice president for smart public safety solutions, to get his views on how developments such as big data will change the face of public safety comms.
The world's migration path to LTE
10 April, 2015 by Phil KidnerLTE will be a significant part of the solution for critical communications users worldwide whatever the chosen migration path, says Phil Kidner, CEO of the TETRA and Critical Communications Association.
TETRA growth in Asia to hit 11% by 2018
25 March, 2015The TETRA terminals installed base in Asia is set to grow by 11% by 2018, with shipments expected to reach almost 200,000 units in that year, according to new research from IHS.
