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MissionCritical Communications, Radio Resource International, and Public Safety Report - wireless voice and data communications for mobile, remote and public safety operations

MissionCritical Communications, Radio Resource International, and Public Safety Report - wireless voice and data communications for mobile, remote and public safety operations

GAO: FCC Needs a More Clarified Role in Disaster Response Tuesday, June 01, 2021 | Comments The Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that while the FCC took actions to support telecommunications restoration following Hurricane Maria, future disaster recovery efforts could be improved by identifying a clearer role for the agency in disaster response. During Hurricane Maria, the FCC collected network outage information, provided staff assistance to Puerto Rico, created the Hurricane Rec...

What is the Best Network Type for Your Critical IoT Operations? By Nick Koiza Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | Comments Several technology options exist for deploying IoT solutions focused on critical needs. These principally fall into two low-power wide area (LPWA) network classifications: licensed 4G and 5G cellular, and non-cellular LPWA. The Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has defined cellular LPWA network standards offering various IoT approaches. In the case of 4G, connectivity choic...

An Update of Public-Safety LTE Deployment Efforts Around Europe Monday, March 08, 2021 | Comments Countries around Europe find themselves in different stages in the process of deploying public-safety LTE capabilities. Officials from five European countries offered an update on their progress in deploying the capabilities during a webinar hosted by TCCA. Belgium In Belgium, the Astrid TETRA network provides voice services to public protection and disaster relief (PPDR), and in 2014, added dat...

Mexico, Colombia Launch Consultations on Unlicensed 6 GHz Use Friday, February 05, 2021 | Comments The telecommunications regulators of Mexico and Colombia launched consultations considering whether to allow unlicensed use in the 6 GHz band. In Mexico, the frequency range between 5.925 and 7.125 GHz is used for fixed satellite service, fixed service and mobile service. Additionally, in the 6.445 – 6.775 and 6.785 – 7.115 GHz bands of spectrum, there have been concessions granted to ...