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Motorola Solutions, Verizon Unveil LTE-Based Public Safety Comms Tool
Motorola Solutions and Verizon's public sector segment have launched an emergency communications tool that works to integrate Long-Term Evolution communications into first responders’ land mobile radio platforms.
L3Harris’ Nino DiCosmo on New Radio Offerings, Emergency Comms Partnerships
L3Harris Technologies has provided its LTE and land mobile radio offerings to support connectivity applications for healthcare agencies and first-responders amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Urgent Communications reported Wednesday.
CommScope’s Brian Wright: Agencies Should Prepare for 5G Through Network Modernization
Brian Wright, director of systems engineers for federal at CommScope, wrote in a Nextgov article published Friday that government agencies should begin planning for 5G by updating legacy network infrastructure not only for 5G adoption but also for Citizens Broadband Radio Service with LTE capabilities and Wi-Fi 6.
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Chris Sambar: AT&T Introduces FirstNet Deployable Blimp to Support Nationwide Public Safety Comms
AT&T has added a 55-foot aerostat to the company's fleet of deployable network assets built to complement a national broadband communications system for first responders. FirstNet One is designed to facilitate LTE connectivity within a targeted area in tne event of a disaster, Chris Sambar, executive vice president of technology operations at AT&T, wrote in a blog entry posted Tuesday.
Motorola Solutions Unveils LTE-Based Public Safety Radio With Virtual Assistant
Motorola Solutions has released a Project 25 radio offering designed with a virtual assistant that will work to help first responders receive information in the field and operate the device through voice commands.
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Cradlepoint Awarded NASPO Contract for Cloud Network Platform
Cradlepoint will provide its cloud platform to all 50 states under a five-year contract with the National Association of State Procurement Officials.
Verizon, Naval Base Coronado Deploy Small Cell Wireless Tech; Michael Maiorana Quoted
Verizon and Naval Base Coronado have installed wireless small cell networks at Naval Air Station North Island, Small Clemente Island and Naval Amphibious Base. The company said Thursday its partnership with the naval base aims to reinforce public safety and tactical operations and improve wireless connectivity for tenant commands and residents.
Lockheed Builds LTE-Over-Satellite Connectivity Platform; Maria Demaree Quoted
Lockheed Martin has developed an LTE-over-satellite system to support connectivity in remote areas and in the event of natural disasters by connecting 4G devices directly to satellites in orbit.
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Lockheed Partners With Sequans on LTE-Satcom Project
Lockheed Martin and French 4G technology provider Sequans Communications are working together to develop an LTE-to-satellite communications solution. The goal of the partnership is to make it possible for LTE devices to network directly with satellites in geostationary orbit, Sequans said Tuesday.