Nordic Telecom is developing a critical communications network using the newly harmonised 410-430 MHz spectrum.
The 410-430 MHz band was recently harmonised by European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) – primarily to provide broadband services for critical communications.
Nordic Telecom’s LTE network will be used in the Czech Republic for emergency services communications as well as within critical industries such as energy.
LTE for critical communications
The LTE network uses technology compliant with 3GPP standards. In addition, the telco is developing specific critical communication functionalities to meet the requirements of security and rescue services.
Nordic Telecom’s new network has been built from the outset to support both voice and data critical communications. It also offers a high level of security, including encryption of all communication, high availability service level agreement (SLA) services and geographical coverage of most territories.
The network features prioritisation mechanisms and support for specific emergency services functionality for police, firefighters and rescuers.
Earlier this month, Nordic Telecom and its partners successfully tested the LTE network equipment in the 410-430 MHz band, using chipsets from Japan, Israel and South Korea.
The operator says it demonstrated that its 410-430 MHz network is a “suitable solution from the cybersecurity perspective, as it avoids the components of Chinese manufacturers”.
At the same time, users of the network have a guarantee that they will not be dependent on a single vendor or proprietary technology, the company said.