Ofcom probes BT over 999 glitch
UK telco watchdog Ofcom has launched an investigation into BT following a widespread outage of the 999 emergency call service.
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UK launches mobile phone emergency alert initiative
The UK government will soon conduct a nationwide test of a system that will allow it to push messages to nearly all mobile phones.
Ericsson raises its low latency game
Swedish kit vendor Ericsson has launched some new software that claims to guarantee consistent low latency for things like VR and remote control.
Verizon Tracfone deal could cut consumers’ Lifeline, US states warn
A group of US states has warned that Verizon’s proposed acquisition of Tracfone could affect the ability of American consumers to access low-cost mobile phone services.
Télécoms Sans Frontières steps up to the plate in stricken Beirut
The massive explosion in Beirut last month devastated the city’s telecoms infrastructure, further complicating the relief effort and requiring a specialised solution.
AT&T secures FirstNet win after nationwide thumbs up
AT&T’s plan to design and build a dedicated nationwide public safety broadband network has received the green light as all 50 states, two territories and Washington DC say yes.
Happy 80th birthday to the 999 service
BT is celebrating the 80th birthday of the 999 emergency service line, and while the vast majority of time it is a service to save lives, it seems there are a few people who don’t quite get it.
LTE isn’t good enough for critical communications… yet
LTE has the potential to revolutionise emergency services communications, but it needs to be nothing less than 100% reliable, according to CEO of the TCCA, Phil Kidner in an interview with Telecoms.com at AfricaCom 2016.
Nokia makes LTE public safety move
Nokia has expanded its critical communications portfolio with launch of Nokia Group Communications.
Nokia and SK complete portable RAN for public safety LTE
Nokia and SK Telecom have announced the completion of a portable public safety LTE system designed for first responders in the field.
Nokia, Intel, Ericsson collaborate for US public safety LTE network tender
Nokia and Ericsson are among a consortium of companies bidding to build a fifth LTE network in the US, with the aim of providing full connectivity for public safety, the first of its kind in the country.
Nokia claims 5G-ready IoT network in development in Dubai
Nokia Networks has claimed it is starting work on a 5G-ready IoT network infrastructure for critical communications and smart city applications in Dubai.
EE confirms UK emergency services 4G deal
Mobile operator EE has been selected by the UK government to deliver a mobile network specifically for 300,000 emergency services workers.
O2 out of UK emergency services LTE tender, EE lone runner
Government plans to shift emergency communication services to cellular infrastructure have taken a knock after O2, one of just two mobile operators tendering for the contract, pulled out of the running, according to the FT.
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