by ECC Editor | Feb 6, 2020 | Articles
Sonim Technologies is “not for sale” and intends to continue developing rugged public-safety broadband products, including high-powered user equipment (HPUE) that take advantage of 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum to extend the effective range of devices, according to new Sonim CEO Tom Wilkinson.
“We are absolutely committed to public safety,” Wilkinson said during an interview with IWCE’s Urgent Communications. “In fact, we have found that many of the requirements for a successful rugged handheld solution for public safety… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 5, 2020 | Articles
First responders using FirstNet didn’t have to compete with attendees for access to network resources.
By SGV Staff
Miami was the center of the pro football universe this past week as it welcomed Kansas City and San Francisco to battle it out in the Big Game. For over a year, the network team at AT&T dedicated thousands of hours to ensure the network was ready for every touchdown, punt, and celebratory moment from Sunday’s biggest night. And fans were out in full force using their mobile devices to share experiences from the center of the action.
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by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 5, 2020 | Articles, Press Release
MELVILLE, N.Y.– February 5, 2020–Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today, that during its second quarter of fiscal 2020, its subsidiary, Comtech Solacom Technologies, Inc. (“Solacom”), which is part of Comtech’s Commercial Solutions segment, has signed an agreement worth $6.6 million, to upgrade a statewide Next Generation 9-1-1 system, for a New England state. The contract includes the upgrade of many core elements of the Emergency Services IP network (“ESInet”) and the 9-1-1 call-handling equipment, including…
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 5, 2020 | Articles
Verizon offers national security, public safety and first responder plans under the U.S. Navy Spiral 3 contract, the most recent edition of the Navy’s Wireless and Telecommunications contract. These mission critical communication capabilities from Verizon include Verizon’s wireless preemption technology and mobile broadband priority for defense, which enable military and security personnel to stay connected during emergencies. Verizon’s services are designed to enhance the ability of military and national security personnel to stay connected, serve their missions and protect human life…
by ECC Editor | Feb 5, 2020 | Articles
For the last several years I’ve been fortunate to moderate a session at Enterprise Connect focusing on enterprise challenges in managing E911. This year, with two new federal regulations about to go into effect, our annual session takes on an even greater importance for those responsible for telecommunications infrastructure, applications, and services… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 4, 2020 | Articles
Reports from FCC, GAO report on FirstNew, RDOF Order Adopted, etc.
SAS Administrators Approved for Full Deployment in 3.5 GHz Band
The FCC issued a Public Notice last week certifying CommScope, Federated Wireless, Google, and Sony as Spectrum Access System (SAS) Administrators in the 3.5 GHz band and approving their full commercial deployment (Vol. XVI, Issue 38). As part of a two-stage review process…
