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…
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
