MA-COM announces availability of high-power 4.9 GHz WiMAX solution 

By: By Donny Jackson

Tyco Electronics’ M/A-COM yesterday announced the availability of new high-power, 4.9 GHz WiMAX base stations and subscriber stations that are designed to be used by utilities and public-safety agencies...

Probe clears Cyren Call in D Block failure 

By: By Donny Jackson

Much-discussed spectrum-lease payments made to potential D Block bidders prior to the 700 MHz auction were not the primary reason the 700 MHz spectrum swath failed to attract a bid that met the FCC’s reserve price, according to a report revealing the findings of a federal investigation of the matter...

Aruba unveils software-upgradeable 802.11 access points 

By: By Glenn Bischoff

Aruba Networks this week unveiled a line of 802.11 a/b/g remote access points that can be upgraded to 802.11n functionality via downloadable software...

New York begins operational tests for statewide system 

By: By Donny Jackson

Major operational testing of the first portion of the New York Statewide Wireless Network (SWN) has begun and will continue through the end of the month, with the results promising to be closely monitored by state officials and network vendor Tyco Electronics’ M/A-COM...

O’Brien: PSST pursuing D Block consortium 

By: By Donny Jackson

Public safety’s commercial partner for a nationwide 700 MHz wireless broadband network likely will consist of several operators, with the two largest U.S. carriers probably not participating, the head of the Public Safety Spectrum Trust’s (PSST) lead advisor said yesterday...

M/A-COM says New York state system ready for testing 

By: Donny Jackson

Public-safety communications vendor Tyco Electronics M/A-COM has certified that the New York Statewide Wireless Network (SWN) is ready for operational testing in the initial project area, meaning testing that will decide the fate of the $2 billion contract will be conducted this month, according to the state....

IWCE: Genesis announces Motorola deal, future plans, UK test 

By: By Donny Jackson

LAS VEGAS--Texas-based network-management provider Genesis Group has announced an agreement with Motorola to fully license the control-channel protocol for the industry giant’s proprietary SmartNet and SmartZone 3600 trunking systems...

Sprint Nextel, Motorola announce LMR interoperability solution 

By: By Donny Jackson

Sprint Nextel and Motorola yesterday announced the availability of a Motobridge gateway that will allow Direct Connect users on Sprint Nextel’s iDEN network to have push-to-talk communications with users on land-mobile-radio (LMR) systems...

BelAir introduces mesh node for public safety, intelligent transportation 

By: By Donny Jackson

BelAir Networks recently announced the availability of mobile mesh nodes that can operate in the 4.9 GHz frequency allocated for public safety and the 5.9 GHz band for Intelligent Transportation Services (ITS) that meet connectivity requirements in vehicles traveling as fast as 150 miles per hour...

Exalt Communications announces 4.9 GHz backhaul system 

By: By Donny Jackson

Wireless-backhaul solutions provider Exalt Communications recently announced the general availability of its high-capacity solution operating in the 4.9 GHz band that is used by public safety...

Sprint Nextel to cut 4000 jobs after reporting more subscriber losses 

By: By Donny Jackson

Sprint Nextel today announced about 4000 job cuts and retail-outlet closures in the wake of more subscriber losses during the fourth quarter of 2007...

New York downplays reported test problems with M/A-COM system 

By: By Donny Jackson

Problems arising during the initial testing of the New York Statewide Wireless Network were anticipated and should be fixed by M/A-COM in April, when state officials will decide whether to proceed with the $2 billion project, a state spokesman said...

Frontline Wireless says it is ‘closed for business’ 

By: By Donny Jackson

Frontline Wireless—the wireless startup that helped make the public-private partnership concept for a nationwide 700 MHz broadband network for public safety a reality—today announced it is “closed for business,” which could drastically impact the upcoming D Block auction...

xG Technology gets FCC certification, prepares for first profits 

By: By Donny Jackson

Florida-based startup xG Technology recently received FCC certification for its xMAX equipment, allowing the company to ship base stations for at least four new markets this month and experience its first profitable period, according to CEO Rick Mooers...

Rivada wins contract from Louisiana National Guard 

By: By Glenn Bischoff

The Louisiana Army National Guard recently awarded a contract to Crystal City, Va.-based Rivada Networks for an interoperable wireless broadband communications network that leverages existing cellular infrastructure for day-to-day operations but can quickly be made more robust in times of emergency...