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Nokia push for adopting LTE-based public safety tech


Nokia push for adopting LTE-based public safety tech
Nokia has formed an alliance with other mobile operators, public authorities and first responders to standardise the use of LTE for public safety.Among the carriers who have joined the Mission Critical Communications Alliance are Vodafone Hutchison Australia and Japan's Mobile Radio Centre.The alliance will devise a platform to give information and guide policymakers on the benefits of LTE-based public safety solutions to provide robust communications services.


Nokia launches Mission Critical Communications Alliance to drive global adoption of 4G LTE-based public safety technology NYSE:NOK


Nokia launches Mission Critical Communications Alliance to drive global adoption of 4G LTE-based public safety technology NYSE:NOK
Alliance brings together operators, Government bodies and first response agencies - including Mobile Radio Center and Vodafone Hutchison Australia to inform policy makers in the use of 4G-based public safety technologyBody aims to lead critical public safety communications ecosystem and standardizationEspoo, Finland, Sept. 14, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nokia has announced the formation of the Mission Critical Communications Alliance, a global collaboration of mobile operators, national and local-level public authorities and first response agencies to formalize standards in the use of LTE for public safety, while enabling new ideas and partnerships to bolster momentum in application of the technology in this area.The Alliance will bring various stakeholders to a single platform with which to inform and guide policy makers on the benefits of LTE-based public safety solutions for the provision of high-quality and robust critical communications services.More than 10 leading service providers and agencies such as Mobile Radio Center from Japan and Vodafone Hutchison Australia are participating in the Alliance programme.


Vodafone joins Nokia public safety 4G comms group


Vodafone joins Nokia public safety 4G comms group
Vodafone Hutchison Australia has signed up to a new Nokia-led group that aims to boost the use of 4G LTE technology by public safety agencies as well as the adoption of associated standards.Nokia said the new Mission Critical Communications Alliance has more than 10 members including public safety agencies and mobile network operators."VHA is pleased to be part of the alliance to explore opportunities to deliver improved safety capability for the Australian public," said Vodafone's general manager technology strategy, Easwaren Siva.


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