by ECC Editor | Feb 4, 2020 | Articles, Opinions
Thanks to modern mobile devices, near-ubiquitous Internet connectivity, and a plethora of free social media and sharing applications, we can send photos to our families from across the world, video chat in real time with distant friends, and upload our voices to the ears of millions in less time than it takes to record ourselves in the first place. These tools can keep us closer together, but they can also help public safety officers and dispatchers save lives – if they have the technology… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 3, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
RAUCHTOWN — After approximately a year of working with Crawford Township Supervisors to insall a tower within the township AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers in Rauchtown got a big boost in wireless connectivity.
AT&T added a new cell tower to enhance the area’s 4G LTE coverage and help give residents and first responders faster, more reliable wireless service. The investment will help customers get the most out of their mobile devices… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 3, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
A new cell tower on the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa reservation has been the talk of the town for some time. In this rural area, poor connection has long been a problem for residents, tourists and first responders. But, after years of planning and months of construction—the tower they’ve been talking about is complete and operational… READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Feb 2, 2020 | Articles
Not one to let its lead in the public safety market slip to rival AT&T, which won the FirstNet contract in 2017, Verizon is courting public safety with the latest and greatest in technologies that use 5G.
Granted, 5G is not yet widely deployed—Verizon this week just announced its 5G Ultra Wideband is now live in parts of Little Rock, Arkansas; Kansas City, Missouri; and Cincinnati, Ohio. So Verizon is using 5G first responder labs to work with startups and innovators around the country that are developing leading-edge solutions. This past week, five startups participated in a graduation of sorts at an event in San Francisco.
by AllThingsECC.com | Feb 1, 2020 | Articles, Report
A new market study is released on Global Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Market with data Tables for historical and forecast years represented with Chats & Graphs spread through 92 Pages with easy to understand detailed analysis. The study highlights detailed assessment of the Market and display market sizing trend by revenue & volume (if applicable), current growth factors, expert opinions, facts, and industry validated market development data. The research study provides estimates for Global Wireless Broadband in Public Safety Forecast till 2025*…
by ECC Editor | Feb 1, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
Greg Jurrens, senior manager of radio services and public–safety technology for Harris County (Texas) Universal Services, describes how the county has used prioritized FirstNet broadband to provide backhaul links to deployable LMR units in challenging rural environments where commercial networks can get saturated, such as along the route to the funeral of former President George H.W. Bush. Jurrens also discusses a new solution the county is using to provide in-building coverage… READ MORE
