Australia's Telstra says that it has completed trials of a new service known as Group Radio Solution that could see Australian emergency service organisations use its HSPA (Next G) network to operate their emergency radio communications.
If interest is expressed by private mobile radio network operators, the Group Radio Solution capability designed by Ericsson could be made available across the Next G network footprint and complement existing essential and emergency radio networks. Telstra is also working with mobile device manufacturers to design a prototype that would allow mobile voice and data services as well as two-way radio functionality on a single device should Telstra decide to deploy the Group Radio Solution.
Telstra Wireless executive director Mike Wright said the trial found a very real potential to combine Telstra's Next G coverage footprint and range of services with the specific needs of private radio network operators.
"The extreme weather conditions over the past week illustrate the extraordinary challenges our emergency services organisations face and it's at these times when communications are paramount," Mr Wright said.
"If we proceed with this technology, it will provide a complementary interworking service to our existing private emergency networks by allowing customers to use the same device to access advanced private radio features, together with their mobile voice and broadband services."
Ericsson Australia/NZ VP Business Development and Marketing Tony Malligeorgos said the demonstration of this integration was the culmination of several years of collaboration with Telstra and Harris Corporation, Ericsson's technology partner for Group Radio Solution.
Posted to the site on 15th March 2010
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