Siyata Mobile Announces All 50 States Opt-In for United States FirstNet Public Safety Network
January 02 2018 - 6:05AM
Siyata Mobile Inc. (the “Company” or “Siyata”) (TSX-V:SIM)
(OTCQX:SYATF) is pleased to announce that on December 29, 2017, all
50 states opted-in for the FirstNet “Band 14” Network, a monumental
moment for public safety in the United States.
FirstNet was created in response to the terrorist attacks of
Sept. 11, 2001, when New York first responders were hampered by
inoperable communication networks. FirstNet is partnering with
AT&T in building an LTE-based wireless network for public
safety using AT&T’s existing LTE network alongside FirstNet’s
700 MHz spectrum, otherwise known as “Band 14” and represents 20
MHz of highly desirable spectrum that provides good propagation in
urban and rural areas.
The First Responder Network Authority’s public-private
partnership with AT&T provides first responders with
immediate access to mission-critical capabilities over the FirstNet
network. This includes priority and preemption features that
give first responders their own ‘fast lane’ on the public safety
network to communicate and share information during emergencies,
large events or other situations when commercial networks could
become congested.
Marc Seelenfreund, CEO and Chairman of Siyata Mobile, states,
“FirstNet will forever change the way first responders communicate
and it should be applauded by the citizens of America. The launch
of our Uniden UV350 in-vehicle cellular device coincides with the
roll out of FirstNet, and greatly improves in-vehicle communication
and safety during mission critical situations. As these hardware
upgrades take place to be compatible on Band 14, we firmly believe
the Uniden UV350 will be at the forefront of this paradigm shift in
the industry.”
According to FirstNet’s press release issued December, 29, 2017
key milestones and activities planned for 2018 include but not
limited to:
- Expanding the Network and Building Out Band
14: The First Responder Network Authority will issue
work orders to deploy the RANs in all 50 states, Washington, D.C.,
and the two opt-in territories in early 2018. This will give
AT&T the green light to expand FirstNet’s footprint and deploy
Band 14 capacity and coverage throughout the nation, providing
first responders with the bandwidth and mission critical
connections they need to communicate, share information, and use
innovative technologies every day and in every emergency.
- Driving Public Safety
Innovation: FirstNet will also unlock a
new technology marketplace for public safety, enabling first
responders to benefit from advancements in innovation. The
FirstNet App store will be filling up with FirstNet-approved
mobile apps that are optimized for public safety use over the first
responder network.
As previously announced on July 24, 2017 Siyata Mobile commenced
device approval for the UV Uniden® UV350 with a U.S. Tier 1
Cellular Operator. Additionally, Siyata recently secured a
distribution agreement with CNM Wireless LLC, which provides
distribution and logistics for wireless devices and accessories to
a Tier 1 U.S. wireless operator exclusively, with which Siyata has
commenced technical device approval.
The flagship Uniden® UV350 4G/LTE device is currently undergoing
device approval with both Canadian and U.S. Tier 1 operators, and
the Company aims to receive device approval from the carriers in Q1
and Q2 2018 respectively.
According to a recent report by Inkwood Research, the
global Public Safety and Security market is projected to grow to
$537.20 billion by 2024 at a CAGR of 10.91 percent between 2016 and
2024. The report notes: “Citizens and enterprises face
continuous threats from cyber criminals, natural disasters, and
terrorist attacks. This has increased the demand for public safety
and security solutions across the world.”
About Siyata
Siyata Mobile Inc. is a leading global developer and provider of
cellular communications systems for enterprise customers,
specializing in connected vehicle products for professional fleets,
marketed under the Uniden® Cellular brand. Since developing the
world’s first 3G connected vehicle device, Siyata has been a
pioneer in the industry, launching the world’s first 4G LTE
all-in-one fleet communications device in 2017. Incorporating
voice, push-to-talk over cellular, data, and fleet management
solutions into a single device, the company aims to become the
connected vehicle communications device of choice for commercial
vehicles and fleets around the world.
Siyata also offers rugged phones for industrial users and signal
boosters for homes, buildings, and fleets with poor cell coverage.
Siyata’s customers include cellular operators, commercial vehicle
technology distributors, and fleets of all sizes in Canada, the
U.S., Europe, Australia, and the Middle East.
Visit www.siyatamobile.com and http://www.unidencellular.com/ to
learn more.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors of:
SIYATA MOBILE INC.
Marc Seelenfreund CEO and Chairman
Investor Relations: Arlen Hansen Kin
Communications 1-866-684-6730 SIM@kincommunications.com
Sales Department: Glenn Kennedy, VP Sales
Siyata Mobile Inc. 416-892-1823 glenn_kennedy@siyatamobile.com
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