MCPTT Over LEO
December 2, 2025 by Joe Ross There is a growing trend that public safety communications professionals need to keep an eye on: the use of a cellular backup on P25 … Learn MoreMCPTT Over LEO
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Growing Regional and Statewide LMR Networks
September 4, 2025 by Joe Ross Numerous states and regions are investigating or openly advancing initiatives to bring city and county public safety users onto common regional land mobile radio … Learn MoreGrowing Regional and Statewide LMR Networks
State Fiber Penetration and Growth: Outlook Over the Past Two Years and the Mid-2024 Service Results
December 17, 2024 by Joe Ross You might be surprised by which states saw the greatest increases in fiber broadband service since the FCC began its new detailed broadband reporting … Learn MoreState Fiber Penetration and Growth: Outlook Over the Past Two Years and the Mid-2024 Service Results
Major ISP Moves In The First Half of 2024
November 20, 2024 by Joe Ross Yesterday, I reported on the new FCC update for fixed broadband service as of June 30, 2024. I noted the impressive increase in competition … Learn MoreMajor ISP Moves In The First Half of 2024
Competition is Heating Up in the New June 2024 FCC Broadband Map
November 19, 2024 by Joe Ross On Friday, November 15, 2024, the FCC released the fifth version of the National Broadband Map representing broadband service nationwide as of June 30, … Learn MoreCompetition is Heating Up in the New June 2024 FCC Broadband Map
A Look at Competition at the National Level
October 3, 2024 by Joe Ross While the BEAD program is designed to achieve “broadband” service at all serviceable locations, it will do little to address the weak state of … Learn MoreA Look at Competition at the National Level
Evaluating LMR and LTE Coverage for Mission Critical Voice Communications
September 3, 2024 by Dominick Arcuri Most public safety communications experts agree that traditional Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems and wireless broadband 4th generation (4G) and 5G systems, based on … Learn MoreEvaluating LMR and LTE Coverage for Mission Critical Voice Communications
Nationwide Map Now Available!
August 21, 2024 by Joe Ross Televate recently announced our state and county Broadband Reports, and now we’re excited to share that Televate’s Broadband Report are also available for the … Learn MoreNationwide Map Now Available!
What Televate’s Broadband Reports Tell Us About BEAD Eligibility, Service and Competition Gaps
August 16, 2024 by Joe Ross Televate has developed software that conducts detailed analysis of the FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC) service data nationwide. Processing this data routinely (at least … Learn MoreWhat Televate’s Broadband Reports Tell Us About BEAD Eligibility, Service and Competition Gaps
Analysis: Competition Findings from the FCC Broadband Data
April 25, 2024 by Joe Ross Much of the analysis of the FCC broadband service data focuses on identifying unserved and underserved locations for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment … Learn MoreAnalysis: Competition Findings from the FCC Broadband Data
Extending your P25 System with LTE Interworking
January 16, 2024 by Dominick Arcuri, Subject Matter Expert Televate recently contributed to a white paper published by the P25 Technology Interest Group (PTIG) which explores the methods and considerations … Learn MoreExtending your P25 System with LTE Interworking
Now is the Time for Local Government to Get Involved in the BEAD Grant Process
January 10, 2024 by Joe Ross The Infrastructure Act’s Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) grant program is gaining momentum across the Country. The process starts with Initial Proposals from … Learn MoreNow is the Time for Local Government to Get Involved in the BEAD Grant Process
LMR Systems Operations Process and Procedures
May 5, 2022 by Omna Solomon Like any government-run technology infrastructure, Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems should aim to deliver robust and reliable service anchored on well-established operations plans and … Learn MoreLMR Systems Operations Process and Procedures
Can You Replace Conventional Paging with Trunking?
February 25, 2022 by Dominick Arcuri, Subject Matter Expert Traditionally, most fire departments have used conventional VHF paging systems to notify and dispatch volunteer firefighters and provide fire-station alerting for … Learn MoreCan You Replace Conventional Paging with Trunking?
Finding LMR Solutions Through Coverage Testing and Signal Measurements
January 27, 2022 by Dominick Arcuri, Subject Matter Expert You’re not alone if you’ve found that your public safety radio systems’ performance has diminished over time or that the network … Learn MoreFinding LMR Solutions Through Coverage Testing and Signal Measurements
Radio Encryption and Public Transparency
January 18, 2022 by Omna Solomon, Senior Consultant For decades media, police watchdogs, engaged citizens and radio hobbyists have used police scanners to listen to law enforcement radio communications. The … Learn MoreRadio Encryption and Public Transparency
DAS Policy Best Practices
December 22, 2021 by Dominick Arcuri, Subject Matter Expert With the explosion of in-building systems occurring nationwide, it’s critical for public safety agencies to institute policies for both building owners … Learn MoreDAS Policy Best Practices
Low Earth Orbit Satellite – Initial Thoughts on How it May Impact Public Safety Communications
October 21, 2021 by Joe Ross, Senior Partner Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services have great promise for public safety communication. Historically, most satellite services have used what are referred … Learn MoreLow Earth Orbit Satellite – Initial Thoughts on How it May Impact Public Safety Communications
A Simple Approach to Baselining Antenna Performance
October 7, 2021 by Omna Solomon, Senior Consultant Antenna systems for wireless networks serving the public safety and mission critical industries are designed with a great deal of redundancy. During … Learn MoreA Simple Approach to Baselining Antenna Performance
Televate Celebrates 20 Years!
October 1, 2021 by Rick Burke and Joe Ross Twenty years ago today, we established Televate, LLC to advance the communications capabilities of public safety. The underlying idea for Televate … Learn MoreTelevate Celebrates 20 Years!