APCO Calls on FCC to Require Coordinated Satellite Communication

Written by Mike McDermott
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 06:59

The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International expressed its support for the use of satellite services for public safety communications. Specifically, they called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate requiring that equipment designed to operate on the 700 MHz public safety broadband network be capable of communicating directly and seamlessly with communications satellites.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 06:58

National Broadband Plan Calls for Satellite Phones

Written by Mike McDermott
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 06:57

Recommendation 16.3: Ensure that broadband satellite service is a part of any emergency preparedness program.

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Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 March 2010 06:57

UN sending 45 satellite phones to Chile

Written by Mike McDermott
Friday, 5 March 2010 02:48

By EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press Writer

Mon Mar 1, 3:54 pm ET UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations is sending 45 satellite phones to Chile for officials coordinating earthquake relief efforts and is prepared to send 30 tons of food and other aid if the government gives the green light, the top U.N. representative for Latin America said Monday.

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Last Updated on Monday, 8 March 2010 10:17

Satellite Phones to Support Relief Efforts in Haiti

Written by Mike McDermott
Friday, 5 March 2010 02:04

Press Release – Business Wire 1.15.2010 Inmarsat and SkyTerra announced today that the two companies are collaborating to ensure that relief and recovery efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti have access to essential satellite communications.

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Last Updated on Monday, 8 March 2010 10:16
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