US Department of Justice awards $1.4bn contract to AT&T
01 August, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe fully managed solution will provide a next-generation communications platform for more than 120,000 employees in more than 2100 locations.
Public safety, security to lead PTT-over-cellular market
31 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe global push-to-talk-over-cellular market will grow at 9.7% CAGR over 2019–29, with collaborations thriving between vendors and service providers.
DOCOMO PACIFIC, AT&T join to deploy FirstNet in Guam
26 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyDOCOMO PACIFIC has been selected by AT&T to support FirstNet deployment via its LTE network and build additional coverage with FirstNet Band 14 spectrum.
Massachusetts okays Verizon to offer public safety services
25 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyVerizon will offer priority and pre-emption and a virtualised separate 4G LTE core via the state's public safety grade wireless agreement.
Guardia Civil unit to use Motorola Solutions' covert radios
23 July, 2019A special forces unit of Spain's national Guardia Civil law enforcement agency is deploying covert P25 handhelds, mobiles and repeaters.
EENA releases public safety directory
19 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe European Emergency Number Association has released its latest Who is Who Handbook, listing more than 85 entities involved in the European public safety sector.
Official report slams the UK’s ESN project
18 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe Home Office is "not on top of" the UK's long-awaited Emergency Services Network, according to a Committee of Public Accounts investigation.
Sheriffs use Samsung smartphones for comms, cameras
18 July, 2019For Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office deputies, the Samsung Galaxy S9 serves as a communications device, a body-worn camera and an evidence-collecting tool.
Canberra hails 700-plus black spot base stations
17 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe $380 million regional Mobile Black Spot Program has passed a significant milestone, with more than 700 new or improved base stations now operational.
India's TRAI issues consultation paper on railway radio
17 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is calling for comments on Indian Railways' proposal for an ultrahigh-speed, LTE-based safety comms solution.
EENA releases AML report card
17 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyA report issued by the European Emergency Number Association details Advanced Mobile Location deployments around the globe.
Public safety comms will benefit from open standards
15 July, 2019 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIAAs LMR continues to grow even as LTE takes hold, it's vital Australia becomes engaged in all international developments and standards, says ARCIA's Hamish Duff.
Drones to aid Victoria Police's SAR efforts
11 July, 2019Up to 70 specialist operators and at least 50 drones will assist police with communications and SAR capabilities.
Townsville's new Police Communications Centre opened
11 July, 2019 by Jonathan NallyThe centre is part of a virtualised Tripe Zero network, with Queensland's 13 police communications centres able to work independently and in collaboration.
Ernst & Young to develop Victoria’s Alerting Service app
03 July, 2019The Supplementary Alerting Service smartphone app will work with the extant Emergency Alerting System to enhance emergency management operations in the state.
