Public Safety
Indoor Location Gaps and FirstNet Reauthorization in Public Safety Discussion
Technology stakeholders say 3D positioning and indoor mapping are at an inflection point.
Public Safety
House Appropriators Move to Block NextNav Proposal
Siding with 900 MHz incumbents, lawmakers said they fear interference from the company’s proposed system.
Public Safety
NextNav Suggests CalChiefs Was Misinformed By Interest Groups
CalChiefs and nonprofit Wi-Fi Alliance oppose NextNav's GPS project, citing public safety concerns.
Infrastructure
12 Days of Broadband Covered Spectrum, AI Infrastructure, BEAD and Affordability
Leaders from the Vernonburg Group, Ookla, NextNav and Broadband Breakfast discussed linkages between spectrum, AI, BEAD and affordability.
Resilience
Experts Warn U.S. Needs ‘System-of-Systems’ Resilience
'The key performance indicator going forward is how quickly you can recover,' panelist said.
Spectrum
GPS Vulnerabilities Prompt Industry Push for Backup Systems
The FCC is exploring terrestrial and space-based alternatives that could serve as backups when GPS fails.
GPS
Panel Warns that GPS Needs Additional Support
‘System of systems’ approach necessary to protect U.S. navigation infrastructure, some said.
Broadband Live
Broadband Breakfast on May 28, 2025 – Understanding Global Positioning
What challenges and opportunities do alternatives to GPS present? What might a more diversified PNT landscape look like in practice?
PNT
Positioning Navigation and Timing Executives Want More Resiliency for GPS
Telecommunications industry may be vulnerable in the event of PNT sabotage.
