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News•Feb 25, 2026
Cal OES to Seek NG911 Bids Soon, Wants LA-Area PSAPs Done in 2028
California’s Office of Emergency Services will issue a statewide NG911 request for proposals within months, aiming to upgrade all Los Angeles‑area public‑safety answering points (PSAPs) before the 2028 Olympics and complete migration of roughly 450 PSAPs by mid‑2030. The new approach replaces a stalled regional effort that spent $450 million yet delivered only 23 upgraded centers. Vendors will be selected as primary and backup providers, with an interim contract covering the existing NG911 sites. Legacy circuit‑switched 911 systems will be retired after full migration.
By Urgent Communications
News•Feb 23, 2026
Qualcomm Seeks Spectrum for 5G Sidelink to Aid First Responders
Qualcomm has filed a request with the FCC to secure dedicated spectrum for its 5G sidelink technology, aiming to support mission‑critical communications for first responders. The company plans to leverage device‑to‑device links that operate independently of traditional cellular infrastructure, enabling...
By Urgent Communications
News•Feb 22, 2026
FCC Votes to Expand Potential 900 MHz Broadband Usage
The FCC unanimously approved a report and order that expands the 900 MHz band from 6 MHz to a full 10 MHz for private‑wireless broadband use. The new rules let utilities, enterprises and critical‑infrastructure operators acquire the entire 5 × 5 MHz swath (896‑901/935‑940 MHz) while preserving...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
New Waymo Robotaxi Now Running Fully Autonomously on U.S. Roads
Waymo announced that its sixth‑generation Waymo Driver is now operating fully autonomously on U.S. public roads, deployed in the new Ojai robotaxi built on Geely’s Zeekr Mix. The fleet, which previously relied on Jaguar I‑Pace conversions, will soon include Hyundai Ioniq 5...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
SBC White Paper Proposes New Mode for Devices in School Settings
The Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC) has released a white paper proposing a “School Mode” for smartphones that automatically restricts non‑essential functions when a device enters a school geofence during class hours. The model is opt‑in, gives schools control over policy,...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
CISA Seeks Sector Input on Cyber-Incident Reporting Rule
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a series of town‑hall meetings to gather industry feedback on its pending cyber‑incident reporting rule. A dedicated session for the energy and nuclear sectors is scheduled for March 9. The draft rule would...
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News•Feb 15, 2026
Nation-State Hackers Put Defense Industrial Base Under Siege
Nation‑state espionage groups from China, Russia and other actors burned at least two dozen zero‑day vulnerabilities in edge devices to infiltrate defense contractors' networks. The campaign targeted the defense industrial base’s supply chain, exploiting unpatched IoT and edge computing hardware....
By Urgent Communications
News•Feb 13, 2026
John Foley Previews IWCE 2026 In-Building, School-Safety Content
John Foley, Managing Director of the Safer Buildings Coalition, previewed the agenda for IWCE 2026, highlighting a new focus on in‑building wireless technology and school‑safety sessions. The conference will showcase emerging 5G, edge‑computing, and IoT solutions tailored for complex indoor...
By Urgent Communications
News•Feb 11, 2026
Anterix Signs Deal with San Antonio Utility CPS Energy
Anterix Corp announced a partnership with CPS Energy, the nation’s largest community‑owned utility, to deploy its private LTE network across San Antonio. The agreement expands Anterix’s footprint to cover more than 93% of Texas counties, giving the company near‑statewide reach....
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News•Feb 11, 2026
House Subcommittee Passes FirstNet Authority Reauthorization Bill
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee approved a draft bill to reauthorize the FirstNet Authority, the federal entity that runs the nation’s dedicated public‑safety broadband network. The legislation mandates that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approve any FirstNet...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Senator Seeks Hearing to Question AT&T, Verizon About Security
Senator Maria Cantwell announced plans to hold a Senate hearing demanding that AT&T and Verizon CEOs explain their network security measures following the recent Salt Typhoon cyberattack, which U.S. officials attribute to Chinese state sponsorship. The probe centers on how the...
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