by ECC Editor | Jan 22, 2020 | Articles
For a wireless network that will be needed to enable the cities of the future, 5G has made a relatively quiet debut in Pittsburgh.
That’s probably because, for now, you won’t notice a difference until you drop about $1,300 on a 5G-compatible phone.
AT&T rolled out its fifth-generation network in Pittsburgh in December, one of the first phases of a nationwide plan, but the benefits are only available to a small number of users … READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 21, 2020 | Articles
SecuLore Solutions, an Odenton, MD-based cybersecurity company, earned a $750,000 grant to improve and increase the resiliency of the nation’s emergency communications infrastructure, including Next Generation 911 (NG911) technologies.
“Our nation’s emergency communications network is at risk to escalating cyber-attacks,” said Vincent Sritapan, program manager at Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology…READ MORE
by ECC Editor | Jan 21, 2020 | Articles
How can a public safety agency ensure that it operates as smoothly as possible, guaranteeing the effectiveness of its mission-critical functions? By making good use of 4G and 5G network features and services known as critical capabilities. And in the same way, many companies and industries can rely on network-enabled business-critical applications to ensure their success. Indeed, organizations and societies alike have much to gain from tapping into the high-performance, low-latency, reliable and secure connectivity characteristics of private networks with critical capabilities… READ MORE
by AllThingsECC.com | Jan 20, 2020 | Articles, Comm Center News
This week’s Advocate is a little late due to an out-of-office work commitment. Meanwhile, many activities that will impact public-safety communications in 2020 continue. One issue we must increasingly deal with is wireless communications interference. As the FCC and NTIA find more ways to allocate or share more spectrum to accommodate other users and groups, the ability to resolve interference problems becomes critical. There are many types of radio interference, and most interference is not intentional. This week we will look at a few types of interference and how to minimize problems…
by ECC Editor | Jan 19, 2020 | Articles
In 2012, the U.S. Congress adopted legislation that created an unprecedented model for a public-private partnership to build FirstNet, a nationwide public safety broadband network. Today, FirstNet is a national success story, with more than one million connections serving more than 10,000 public safety agencies across the United States.
The success of the network has established the United States as a leader in developing and deploying mission-critical 4G and future 5G standards…
by ECC Editor | Jan 19, 2020 | Articles
AT&T has announced it has been selected by Nellis Air Force Base to provide AT&T 5G services to the base in Southern Nevada, the company said.
AT&T will equip Nellis with 5G infrastructure to support wireless data and voice services connecting the base´s more than 40,000 Air Force personnel, their families, and retirees. It will provide wireless high-speed external and in-building connectivity across Nellis´ flight line, facilities, dormitories, and the Mike O´Callaghan Military Medical Center…
