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Your 5G Phone Won’t Hurt You. But Russia Wants You to Think Otherwise
From Tom- “Interesting article in the New York Times about Russia’s attempt to disrupt/stall the US rollout of 5G services. This is a new spin on the well-worn argument that radio frequencies (cellular, Wi-Fi, radio) can cause medical issues – a claim that has been...
In-Building Wireless Coverage Solutions: Understanding DAS and Small Cells
When we talk about ‘In-Building Wireless’ (IBW), what do we actually mean? Though ‘IBW” may sound like one set-in-stone solution, in actuality, that single term encompasses an entire class of diverse, specialized solutions and technologies – that enterprise owners,...
Keep College Campuses Safer With Push-to-Talk Radio Over Broadband Technology
Push-to-talk-over-broadband offerings are replacing land-mobile-radio (LMR) systems in many commercial environments. Although more public attention is paid to the public-safety LMR new, first responders represent about only 20% of the overall LMR market that includes...
What Is 5G? What You Need to Know About The Next-Gen Network
5G has been in the making for almost a decade, and it’s finally becoming a reality. Carriers started rolling out fixed 5G to select cities in 2018, and mobile 5G will start making appearances in cities around the US sometime in 2019. Comprehensive rollouts are...
The Difference Between Passive and Active DAS, Explained
What’s the difference between passive and active distributed antenna systems (DAS)? We hear this question a lot in our field. To put it simply, a distributed antenna system, or DAS, is a clustered installation of antennas to boost cellular network coverage in areas...
Wall Street Journal Reports “Across the U.S., 5G Runs Into Local Resistance”
"Residents of Denver’s Riviera apartments were surprised earlier this year when a roughly 30-foot-tall green pole appeared a few feet in front of their building entrance. The pole, installed by Verizon Communications Inc. and laden with cellular antennas, was designed...
The Best Computer-Aided Dispatch Allowing First Responders to Improve Response Times
For many Police and Sheriff’s Departments, , Computed-Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems are outdated, but functional. Given the financial constraints of most departments, systems typically need to last from 7 to 10 years. And if the vendor hasn’t been diligent in keeping...
Elements of an Effective Public Safety Information Management System For Your Community
Public Safety Solutions has been a priority for many, for decades. Public safety requires the absolute best operational software systems for first responders, which need to be functional, everywhere. When making the decision to invest in a PSIMS, there are several...
Are Required ERRCS fair to Developers?
Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS) are designed to ensure that the appropriate First Responder radio systems function inside a building. These systems and requirements are an outgrowth of the percevied radio system deficiencies on 9/11. The...