The Public Safety LTE & 5G Market: 2020 – 2030 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies & Forecasts

Table of Contents 
1 Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Executive Summary
1.2 Topics Covered
1.3 Forecast Segmentation
1.4 Key Questions Answered
1.5 Key Findings
1.6 Methodology
1.7 Target Audience
1.8 Companies & Organizations Mentioned
 
2 Chapter 2: An Overview of the Public Safety LTE & 5G Market
2.1 Narrowband LMR (Land Mobile Radio) Systems in the Public Safety Sector
2.1.1 LMR Market Size
2.1.1.1 Analog LMR
2.1.1.2 DMR
2.1.1.3 dPMR, NXDN & PDT
2.1.1.4 P25
2.1.1.5 TETRA
2.1.1.6 Tetrapol
2.1.1.7 Other LMR Technologies
2.1.2 The Limitations of LMR Networks
2.2 Adoption of Commercial Mobile Broadband Technologies
2.2.1 Why Use Commercial Technologies?
2.2.2 The Role of Mobile Broadband in Public Safety Communications
2.2.3 Can Mobile Broadband Technologies Replace LMR Systems?
2.3 Why LTE & 5G?
2.3.1 Performance Metrics
2.3.2 Coexistence, Interoperability & Spectrum Flexibility
2.3.3 A Thriving Ecosystem of Chipsets, Devices & Network Equipment
2.3.4 Economic Feasibility of Operation
2.3.5 Moving Towards LTE-Advanced & LTE-Advanced Pro
2.3.6 Public Safety Communications Support in LTE-Advanced Pro
2.3.7 5G NR (New Radio) Capabilities & Usage Scenarios
2.3.7.1 eMBB (Enhanced Mobile Broadband)
2.3.7.2 URLCC (Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications)
2.3.7.3 mMTC (Massive Machine-Type Communications)
2.3.8 5G Applications for Public Safety
2.4 Public Safety LTE & 5G Operational Models
2.4.1 Public Safety Communications Over Commercial LTE/5G Networks
2.4.2 Independent Private LTE/5G Network
2.4.3 Managed Private LTE/5G Network
2.4.4 Shared Core Private LTE/5G Network
2.4.5 Hybrid Commercial-Private LTE/5G Network
2.4.6 Secure MVNO: Commercial LTE/5G RAN With a Private Mobile Core
2.4.7 Other Approaches
2.5 Financing & Delivering Dedicated Public Safety LTE & 5G Networks
2.5.1 National Government Authority-Owned & Operated
2.5.2 Local Government/Public Safety Agency-Owned & Operated
2.5.3 BOO (Built, Owned & Operated) by Critical Communications Service Provider
2.5.4 Government-Funded & Commercial Carrier-Operated
2.5.5 Other Forms of PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships)
2.6 Market Drivers
2.6.1 Growing Demand for High-Speed & Low-Latency Data Applications
2.6.2 Recognition of LTE & 5G as the De-Facto Platform for Wireless Connectivity
2.6.3 Spectral Efficiency & Bandwidth Flexibility
2.6.4 National & Cross-Border Interoperability
2.6.5 Consumer-Driven Economies of Scale
2.6.6 Endorsement From the Public Safety Community
2.6.7 Limited Competition From Other Wireless Broadband Technologies
2.6.8 Control Over QoS (Quality-of-Service), Prioritization and Preemption Policies
2.6.9 Support for Mission-Critical Functionality
2.6.10 Privacy & Security
2.7 Market Barriers
2.7.1 Limited Availability of Licensed Spectrum for Public Safety Broadband
2.7.2 Financial Challenges Associated With Large-Scale & Nationwide Networks
2.7.3 Technical Complexities of Implementation & Operation
2.7.4 Smaller Coverage Footprint Than LMR Systems
2.7.5 Delayed Standardization & Commercialization of Mission-Critical Functionality
2.7.6 Dependence on New Chipsets for Direct-Mode Communications
 
3 Chapter 3: System Architecture & Technologies for Public Safety LTE & 5G Networks
3.1 Architectural Components of Public Safety LTE & 5G Networks
3.1.1 UE (User Equipment)
3.1.1.1 Smartphones & Handportable Terminals
3.1.1.2 Mobile & Vehicular Routers
3.1.1.3 Fixed CPEs (Customer Premises Equipment)
3.1.1.4 Tablets & Notebook PCs
3.1.1.5 Smart Wearables
3.1.1.6 Cellular IoT Modules
3.1.1.7 Add-On Dongles
3.1.2 E-UTRAN – LTE RAN (Radio Access Network)
3.1.2.1 eNBs – LTE Base Stations
3.1.3 NG-RAN – 5G NR (New Radio) Access Network
3.1.3.1 gNBs – 5G NR Base Stations
3.1.3.2 en-gNBs – Secondary Node 5G NR Base Stations
3.1.3.3 ng-eNBs – Next Generation LTE Base Stations
3.1.4 Transport Network
3.1.4.1 Backhaul
3.1.4.2 Fronthaul & Midhaul
3.1.5 EPC (Evolved Packet Core) – LTE Mobile Core
3.1.5.1 SGW (Serving Gateway)
3.1.5.2 PGW (Packet Data Network Gateway)
3.1.5.3 MME (Mobility Management Entity)
3.1.5.4 HSS (Home Subscriber Server)
3.1.5.5 PCRF (Policy Charging and Rules Function)
3.1.6 5GC (5G Core)/NGC (Next-Generation Core)
3.1.6.1 AMF (Access & Mobility Management Function)
3.1.6.2 UPF (User Plane Function)
3.1.6.3 SMF (Session Management Function)
3.1.6.4 PCF (Policy Control Function)
3.1.6.5 NEF (Network Exposure Function)
3.1.6.6 NRF (Network Repository Function)
3.1.6.7 UDM (Unified Data Management)
3.1.6.8 UDR (Unified Data Repository)
3.1.6.9 AUSF (Authentication Server Function)
3.1.6.10 AF (Application Function)
3.1.6.11 NSSF (Network Slice Selection Function)
3.1.6.12 NWDAF (Network Data Analytics Function)
3.1.6.13 Other Elements
3.1.7 IMS (IP-Multimedia Subsystem), Application & Service Elements
3.1.7.1 IMS Core & VoLTE/VoNR
3.1.7.2 eMBMS/FeMBMS – Broadcasting/Multicasting Over LTE/5G Networks
3.1.7.3 ProSe (Proximity Services)
3.1.7.4 Group Communication & Mission-Critical Services
3.1.8 Gateways for LTE/5G-External Network Interworking
3.2 Key Enabling Technologies & Concepts
3.2.1 MCPTT (Mission-Critical PTT) Voice & Group Communications
3.2.1.1 Functional Capabilities of the MCPTT Service
3.2.1.2 Performance Comparison With LMR Voice Services
3.2.2 Mission-Critical Video & Data
3.2.2.1 MCVideo (Mission-Critical Video)
3.2.2.2 MCData (Mission-Critical Data)
3.2.3 ProSe (Proximity Services) for D2D Connectivity & Communications
3.2.3.1 Direct Communication for Coverage Extension
3.2.3.2 Direct Communication Within Network Coverage
3.2.3.3 Infrastructure Failure & Emergency Scenarios
3.2.3.4 Additional Capacity for Incident Response & Special Events
3.2.3.5 Discovery Services for Disaster Relief
3.2.4 IOPS (Isolated Operation for Public Safety)
3.2.4.1 Ensuring Resilience & Service Continuity for Critical Communications
3.2.4.2 Localized Mobile Core & Application Capabilities
3.2.4.3 Support for Regular & Nomadic Base Stations
3.2.4.4 Isolated RAN Scenarios
3.2.4.4.1 No Backhaul
3.2.4.4.2 Limited Backhaul for Signaling Only
3.2.4.4.3 Limited Backhaul for Signaling & User Data
3.2.5 Deployable LTE & 5G Systems
3.2.5.1 Key Operational Capabilities
3.2.5.1.1 RAN-Only Systems for Coverage & Capacity Enhancement
3.2.5.1.2 Mobile Core-Integrated Systems for Autonomous Operation
3.2.5.1.3 Backhaul Interfaces & Connectivity
3.2.5.2 NIB (Network-in-a-Box): Self-Contained Portable Systems
3.2.5.2.1 Backpacks
3.2.5.2.2 Tactical Cases
3.2.5.3 Vehicular-Based Deployables
3.2.5.3.1 COW (Cell-on-Wheels)
3.2.5.3.2 COLT (Cell-on-Light Truck)
3.2.5.3.3 SOW (System-on-Wheels)
3.2.5.3.4 VNS (Vehicular Network System)
3.2.5.4 Aerial Cell Sites
3.2.5.4.1 Drones
3.2.5.4.2 Balloons
3.2.5.4.3 Other Aircraft
3.2.5.5 Maritime Platforms
3.2.6 UE Enhancements
3.2.6.1 Ruggedization to Meet Critical Communications User Requirements
3.2.6.2 Dedicated PTT Buttons & Functional Enhancements
3.2.6.3 Long-Lasting Batteries
3.2.6.4 HPUE (High-Power User Equipment)
3.2.7 IoT-Focused Technologies
3.2.7.1 eMTC, NB-IoT & mMTC: Wide Area & High Density IoT Applications
3.2.7.2 Techniques for URLLC
3.2.7.3 TSN (Time Sensitive Networking)
3.2.8 High-Precision Positioning
3.2.8.1 Support for Assisted-GNSS & RTK (Real Time Kinematic) Technology
3.2.8.2 RAN-Based Positioning Techniques
3.2.8.3 RAN-Independent Methods
3.2.9 QPP (QoS, Priority & Preemption)
3.2.9.1 3GPP-Specified QPP Capabilities
3.2.9.1.1 Access Priority: ACB (Access Class Barring)
3.2.9.1.2 Admission Priority & Preemption: ARP (Allocation and Retention Priority)
3.2.9.1.3 Traffic Scheduling Priority: QCI (QoS Class Indicator)
3.2.9.1.4 Emergency Scenarios: eMPS (Enhanced Multimedia Priority Service)
3.2.9.2 Additional QPP Enhancements
3.2.10 E2E (End-to-End) Security
3.2.10.1 3GPP-Specified Security Architecture
3.2.10.1.1 Device Security
3.2.10.1.2 Air Interface Security
3.2.10.1.3 Mobile Core & Transport Network Security
3.2.10.2 Application Domain Protection & E2E Encryption
3.2.10.3 Enhancements to Support National Security & Additional Requirements
3.2.10.4 Quantum Cryptography Technologies
3.2.11 Licensed Spectrum Sharing & Aggregation
3.2.12 Unlicensed & Shared Spectrum Usage
3.2.12.1 CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service): Three-Tiered Sharing
3.2.12.2 LSA (Licensed Shared Access): Two-Tiered Sharing
3.2.12.3 sXGP (Shared Extended Global Platform): Non-Tiered Unlicensed Access
3.2.12.4 LTE-U/LAA (License Assisted Access) & eLAA (Enhanced LAA): Licensed & Unlicensed Spectrum Aggregation
3.2.12.5 MulteFire
3.2.12.6 5G NR-U
3.2.13 SDR (Software-Defined Radio)
3.2.14 Cognitive Radio & Spectrum Sensing
3.2.15 Wireless Connection Bonding
3.2.16 Network Sharing & Slicing
3.2.16.1 MOCN (Multi-Operator Core Network)
3.2.16.2 MORAN (Multi-Operator RAN)
3.2.16.3 GWCN (Gateway Core Network)
3.2.16.4 Service-Specific PLMN (Public Land Mobile Network) IDs
3.2.16.5 DDN (Data Network Name)/APN (Access Points Name)-Based Isolation
3.2.16.6 DECOR (Dedicated Core)
3.2.16.7 eDECOR (Enhanced DECOR)
3.2.16.8 5G Network Slicing
3.2.17 Software-Centric Networking
3.2.17.1 NFV (Network Functions Virtualization)
3.2.17.2 SDN (Software Defined Networking)
3.2.18 Small Cells
3.2.19 C-RAN (Centralized RAN)
3.2.20 Satellite Communications
3.2.21 High Capacity Microwave/Millimeter Wave Links
3.2.22 Wireline Fiber Infrastructure
3.2.23 SON (Self-Organizing Networks)
3.2.24 MEC (Multi-Access Edge Computing)
3.2.25 Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
3.2.26 Big Data & Advanced Analytics
 
4 Chapter 4: Public Safety LTE/5G Application Scenarios & Use Cases
4.1 Mission-Critical HD Voice & Group Communications
4.1.1 Group Calls
4.1.2 Private Calls
4.1.3 Broadcast Calls
4.1.4 System Calls
4.1.5 Emergency Calls & Alerts
4.1.6 Imminent Peril Calls
4.1.7 Ambient & Discrete Listening
4.1.8 Remotely Initiated Calls
4.2 Real-Time Video & High-Resolution Imagery
4.2.1 Mobile Video & Imagery Transmission
4.2.2 Group-Based Video Communications
4.2.3 Video Conferencing for Small Groups
4.2.4 Private One-To-One Video Calls
4.2.5 Video Pull & Push Services
4.2.6 Ambient Viewing
4.2.7 Video Transport From Fixed Cameras
4.2.8 Aerial Video Surveillance
4.3 Messaging, File Transfer & Presence Services
4.3.1 SDS (Short Data Service)
4.3.2 RTT (Real-Time Text)
4.3.3 File Distribution
4.3.4 Multimedia Messaging
4.3.5 Presence Services
 
5 Chapter 5: Review of Public Safety LTE & 5G Engagements Worldwide
 
6 Chapter 6: Public Safety LTE & 5G Case Studies
6.1 Nationwide Public Safety LTE/5G Projects
6.1.1 United States' FirstNet (First Responder Network)
6.1.1.1 Operational Model
6.1.1.2 Vendors
6.1.1.3 Deployment Summary
6.1.1.4 Key Applications
6.1.1.5 FirstNet Service Plans & Pricing
6.1.1.6 Integration of Early Builder Band 14 Networks
6.1.1.7 Retrofitted & Purpose-Built FirstNet Cell Sites
6.1.1.8 Rapidly Deployable Cellular Assets for Temporary Coverage & Capacity
6.1.1.9 Certification of Terminal Equipment, Accessories & Applications
6.1.1.10 HPUE Solutions for Coverage Enhancement
6.1.1.11 Controlled Introduction of 3GPP-Complaint MCPTT Service
6.1.1.12 Interoperability With Legacy LMR Systems
6.1.1.13 Supporting COVID-19 Emergency Response Efforts
6.1.2 United Kingdom’s ESN (Emergency Services Network)
6.1.2.1 Operational Model
6.1.2.2 Vendors
6.1.2.3 Deployment Summary
6.1.2.4 Key Applications
6.1.2.5 ESN Products
6.1.2.6 EE's LTE Network Expansion & Additional Low Band Spectrum
6.1.2.7 Government-Funded RAN Assets for Remote Areas & the London Underground
6.1.2.8 A2G (Air-to-Ground) Network to Deliver ESN Coverage Above 500 Feet
6.1.2.9 Deployable Assets & RRVs (Rapid Response Vehicles)
6.1.2.10 Direct Mode Solution for ESN Terminals
6.1.2.11 Replacement of the Airwave TETRA Network
6.1.3 South Korea’s Safe-Net (National Disaster Safety Communications Network)
6.1.3.1 Operational Model
6.1.3.2 Vendors
6.1.3.3 Deployment Summary
6.1.3.4 Key Applications
6.1.3.5 Government-Owned RAN & Mobile Core Equipment
6.1.3.6 RAN Sharing With Commercial Mobile Operators
6.1.3.7 Planned Evolution Towards 5G
6.1.3.8 Experimentation With D2D Communications
6.1.3.9 Interworking With LTE-Based Railway & Maritime Networks
6.1.4 Royal Thai Police's LTE Network
6.1.4.1 Operational Model
6.1.4.2 Vendors
6.1.4.3 Deployment Summary
6.1.4.4 Key Applications
6.1.4.5 Broadband Access for Other Government & PPDR Users
6.1.4.6 Use of Deployable LTE Assets During the Tham Luang Cave Rescue
6.1.5 France's PCSTORM Critical Communications Broadband Project
6.1.5.1 Operational Model
6.1.5.2 Vendors
6.1.5.3 Deployment Summary
6.1.5.4 Key Applications
6.1.5.5 Paving the Way for a Nationwide LTE/5G-Based RRF (Radio Network of the Future)
6.1.5.6 RFIs to Address Direct-Mode, A2G (Air-to-Ground), LSA (Licensed Shared Access) & Other Issues
6.1.5.7 Fully Operational RRF to Support the 2023 Rugby World Cup and 2024 Olympic Games
6.1.5.8 Expansion of the Mission-Critical RRF Network to Overseas Territories
6.1.6 Finland's VIRVE 2.0 Mission-Critical Broadband Network
6.1.6.1 Operational Model
6.1.6.2 Vendors
6.1.6.3 Deployment Summary
6.1.6.4 Key Applications
6.1.6.5 Legislative Support for the Rollout of VIRVE 2.0
6.1.6.6 Migration From Existing TETRA Network to VIRVE 2.0
6.1.7 Russia's Secure 450 MHz LTE Network
6.1.7.1 Operational Model
6.1.7.2 Vendors
6.1.7.3 Deployment Summary
6.1.7.4 Key Applications
6.1.7.5 Physical & Cybersecurity Measures to Address National Security Concerns
6.1.7.6 Integration With Russia's National Broadband Platform for Socially Critical Infrastructure
6.1.8 Slovenia's 5G PPDR (Public Protection & Disaster Relief) Project
6.1.8.1 Operational Model
6.1.8.2 Vendors
6.1.8.3 5G Pilot Deployment Summary
6.1.8.4 Key Applications
6.1.8.5 Cross-Border Collaboration With Hungary
6.1.8.6 Ongoing Rollout of Hybrid Government-Commercial LTE/5G-Ready Network
6.1.9 Belgium's ASTRID BLM (Blue Light Mobile)
6.1.9.1 Operational Model
6.1.9.2 Vendors
6.1.9.3 Deployment Summary
6.1.9.4 Key Applications
6.1.9.5 Priority & Preemption Service Levels
6.1.9.6 VPN Tunneling for Secure Connectivity
6.1.9.7 ASTRID Cloud: Application Hosting & Sharing
6.1.9.8 Future Plans for Service Evolution
6.1.9.9 Possible Rollout of Complementary RAN Infrastructure
6.1.10 Qatar MOI's (Ministry of Interior) LTE Network
6.1.10.1 Operational Model
6.1.10.2 Vendors
6.1.10.3 Deployment Summary
6.1.10.4 Key Applications
6.1.10.5 Integration With the MOI's TETRA Network
6.1.10.6 Technology-Driven Security for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
6.2 Additional Case Studies of Public Safety LTE/5G Network & Service Rollouts
6.2.1 5G RuralDorset – Coastal Connectivity for First Responders
6.2.2 Abu Dhabi Police
6.2.3 Airbus' MXLINK
6.2.4 BLUnet
6.2.5 Buenos Aires City Police
6.2.6 City of Sendai
6.2.7 Cochabamba Safe City Project
6.2.8 Dublin Fire Brigade
6.2.9 Ecuador ECU-911
6.2.10 Ghana's Integrated National Security Communications Network
6.2.11 Guangzhou Hybrid TETRA-5G Network
6.2.12 Halton-Peel Public Safety Broadband Network
6.2.13 Kenyan Police Service
6.2.14 KPN Critical Communications Platform
6.2.15 Lijiang Police
6.2.16 MPF (Mauritius Police Force)
6.2.17 MRC (Mobile Radio Center)
6.2.18 MSB (Civil Contingencies Agency, Sweden)
6.2.19 Nanjing Municipal Government
6.2.20 National Police of Colombia
6.2.21 Nedaa
6.2.22 New Zealand Police
6.2.23 Nordic Telecom
6.2.24 Philippine Red Cross
6.2.25 PrioCom
6.2.26 PSCA (Punjab Safe Cities Authority)
6.2.27 RESCAN (Canary Islands Network for Emergency and Security)
6.2.28 RIKS (State Infocommunication Foundation, Estonia)
6.2.29 Rivas Vaciamadrid City Council
6.2.30 ROP (Royal Oman Police)
6.2.31 Salvador de Bahia Convergent TETRA-LTE System
6.2.32 São Paulo State Military Police
6.2.33 Serbian Ministry of Interior
6.2.34 Shanghai Police Department
6.2.35 Singapore Police Force
6.2.36 Swisscom Broadcast's Public Safety LTE Platform
6.2.37 Telstra LANES Emergency
6.2.38 Thales' Eiji
6.2.39 TIM's (Telecom Italia Mobile) Public Safety LTE Service
6.2.40 TWFRS (Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service)
6.2.41 UN (United Nations)
6.2.42 Verzion's Responder Private Core
6.2.43 Vientiane Municipal Government
6.2.44 Wujiang Public Security Bureau
 
7 Chapter 7: Public Safety LTE/5G Spectrum Availability, Allocation & Usage
7.1 Frequency Bands for Public Safety LTE & 5G Networks
7.1.1 200 MHz
7.1.1.1 Japan's 170 – 202.5 MHz Band
7.1.1.2 Other Non-Traditional Frequency Bands
7.1.2 400 MHz
7.1.2.1 Bands 31, 72 & 73 (450 – 470 MHz)
7.1.2.2 Bands 87 & 88 (410 – 430 MHz)
7.1.2.3 Non-3GPP Bands
7.1.3 700 MHz
7.1.3.1 Band 14 (758 – 798 MHz)
7.1.3.2 Band 28 (703 – 803 MHz)
7.1.3.3 Band 68 (698 – 783 MHz)
7.1.3.4 Other 700 MHz Bands
7.1.4 800 MHz
7.1.4.1 Band 20 (791 – 862 MHz)
7.1.4.2 Band 26 (814 – 894 MHz)
7.1.4.3 Other 800 MHz Bands
7.1.5 900 MHz
7.1.5.1 Band 8 (880 – 960 MHz)
7.1.6 Mid-Band (1 – 6 GHz) Frequencies
7.1.6.1 1.4 GHz
7.1.6.2 1.8 GHz
7.1.6.3 2.3 GHz
7.1.6.4 2.6 GHz
7.1.6.5 3.5 GHz
7.1.6.6 3.6 GHz
7.1.6.7 3.7 GHz
7.1.6.8 4.6 – 4.8 GHz
7.1.6.9 4.9 GHz
7.1.6.10 5 GHz
7.1.6.11 6 GHz
7.1.6.12 Other Bands
7.1.7 High-Band Millimeter Wave Spectrum
7.1.7.1 26 GHz
7.1.7.2 28 GHz
7.1.7.3 37 GHz
7.1.7.4 57 – 71 GHz
7.1.7.5 Other Bands
7.2 North America
7.2.1 United States
7.2.2 Canada
7.3 Asia Pacific
7.3.1 Australia
7.3.2 New Zealand
7.3.3 China
7.3.4 Hong Kong
7.3.5 Japan
7.3.6 South Korea
7.3.7 Singapore
7.3.8 Malaysia
7.3.9 Indonesia
7.3.10 Thailand
7.3.11 Myanmar
7.3.12 India
7.3.13 Pakistan
7.3.14 Rest of Asia Pacific
7.4 Europe
7.4.1 United Kingdom
7.4.2 Ireland
7.4.3 France
7.4.4 Germany
7.4.5 Belgium
7.4.6 Netherlands
7.4.7 Switzerland
7.4.8 Austria
7.4.9 Italy
7.4.10 Spain
7.4.11 Portugal
7.4.12 Sweden
7.4.13 Norway
7.4.14 Denmark
7.4.15 Finland
7.4.16 Estonia
7.4.17 Czech Republic
7.4.18 Poland
7.4.19 Bulgaria
7.4.20 Romania
7.4.21 Hungary
7.4.22 Slovenia
7.4.23 Russia
7.4.24 Rest of Europe
7.5 Middle East & Africa
7.5.1 Saudi Arabia
7.5.2 United Arab Emirates
7.5.3 Qatar
7.5.4 Oman
7.5.5 Jordan
7.5.6 Israel
7.5.7 South Africa
7.5.8 Kenya
7.5.9 Ghana
7.5.10 Rest of the Middle East & Africa
7.6 Latin & Central America
7.6.1 Brazil
7.6.2 Mexico
7.6.3 Argentina
7.6.4 Chile
7.6.5 Rest of Latin & Central America
 
8 Chapter 8: Standardization, Regulatory & Collaborative Initiatives
8.1 3GPP (Third Generation Partnership Project)
8.1.1 Release 11: HPUE (Power Class 1) for Band 14
8.1.2 Release 12: Early Mission-Critical Enablers – ProSe & GCSE
8.1.3 Release 13: MCPTT, IOPS & Further Enhancements
8.1.4 Release 14: Support for MCVideo & MCData Services
8.1.5 Release 15: MCX Refinements, 5G eMBB & Additional Operating Bands
8.1.6 Release 16: Further Evolution of MCX, 3GPP-LMR Interworking, Vertical Application Enablers & 5G URLLC
8.1.7 Release 17 & Beyond: 5G NR Direct Mode, Multicast-Broadcast, Mission-Critical IOPS & NTN
8.2 450 MHz Alliance
8.2.1 Promoting the Use of Sub-500 MHz Spectrum for Critical Communications LTE Networks
8.3 APCO (Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials) International
8.3.1 Public Safety LTE/5G Advocacy Efforts
8.3.2 ANS 2.106.1-2019: Standard for PSG (Public Safety Grade) Site Hardening Requirements
8.4 ASTRID
8.4.1 Public Safety LTE/5G-Related Standardization Efforts
8.5 ATIS (Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions)
8.5.1 Standardization Efforts Relevant to Public Safety & Critical Communications LTE/5G Networks
8.6 BDBOS (Federal Agency for Public Safety Digital Radio, Germany)
8.6.1 Public Safety LTE/5G-Related Standardization Efforts
8.7 BMWi (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Germany)
8.7.1 Standardization Efforts for Critical Communications Over 3GPP Networks
8.8 B-TrunC (Broadband Trunking Communication) Industry Alliance
8.8.1 B-TrunC Standard for LTE-Based Critical Communications
8.9 CATA (Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance)
8.9.1 Public Safety LTE/5G-Related Advocacy Efforts
8.10 CBRS Alliance
8.10.1 OnGo Certification Program
8.11 CITIG (Canadian Interoperability Technology Interest Group)
8.11.1 Public Safety LTE/5G Advocacy Efforts
 
9 Chapter 9: Future Roadmap & Value Chain
9.1 Future Roadmap
9.1.1 2020 – 2025: 3GPP-Compliant MCX Service Deployments
9.1.2 2025 – 2029: Adoption of 5G NR Systems for Public Safety Communications
9.1.3 2030 & Beyond: Towards the Cannibalization of Legacy Digital LMR Systems
9.2 Value Chain
9.2.1 Enabling Technology Providers
9.2.2 RAN, Mobile Core & Transport Infrastructure Suppliers
9.2.3 Terminal Equipment Vendors
9.2.4 System Integrators
9.2.5 Application Developers
9.2.6 Test, Measurement & Performance Specialists
9.2.7 Mobile Operators
9.2.8 MVNOs
9.2.9 Public Safety & Government Agencies
 
10 Chapter 10: Key Ecosystem Players
10.1 4K Solutions
10.2 6Harmonics/6WiLInk
10.3 A Beep/Diga-Talk+
10.4 A1 Telekom Austria Group
10.5 A10 Networks
10.6 ABS
10.7 Abside Networks
10.8 AccelerComm
10.9 Accelleran
10.10 Accton Technology Corporation
10.11 Accuver/Qucell/InnoWireless
10.12 Ace Technologies Corporation
Many more…. 
11 Chapter 11: Market Sizing & Forecasts
 
12 Chapter 12: Conclusion & Strategic Recommendations
12.1 Why is the Market Poised to Grow?
12.2 Competitive Industry Landscape: Acquisitions, Alliances & Consolidation
12.2.1 LTE/5G Network Infrastructure & Device Suppliers
12.2.2 Public Safety & Critical Communications Industry
12.2.3 3GPP-LMR Vendor Alliances
12.3 Standardization & Commercial Availability of Key Enabling Technologies
12.3.1 MCPTT, MCVideo & MCData Services
12.3.2 IOPS
12.3.3 ProSe
12.3.4 HPUE
12.3.5 Other Technologies
12.4 Interim Solutions for Off-Network Communications
12.5 Continued Investments in Dedicated, Hybrid Commercial-Private & MVNO Broadband Networks
12.6 Developing Countries: Leapfrogging Directly to LTE-Based Critical Communications Networks
12.7 Continued Use of Digital Radio Systems in the Developed World
12.8 Growing Adoption of Deployable LTE & 5G-Ready Systems
12.9 Which Frequency Bands Dominate the Market?
12.10 International Roaming for Cross-Border Policing & Emergency Response
12.11 The Role of Commercial Mobile Operators
12.11.1 Broadband Access Over Commercial Mobile Networks
12.11.2 Carrier-Integrated PoC (PTT-over-Cellular) and Dispatch Solutions
12.11.3 Operator Built & Managed Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Networks
12.11.4 Private MVNO Arrangements
12.11.5 Priority & Preemption Service Offerings
12.11.6 Operator Branded LTE/5G Critical Communications Platforms
12.11.7 Dedicated Access to Licensed Spectrum
12.11.8 BYON (Build-Your-Own-Network) Solutions
12.11.9 Private LTE/5G Data Processing With Edge Computing
12.11.10 Logical Slicing of Mobile Operator Network Assets
12.12 Critical Communications Service Providers: Becoming Secure MVNOs
12.13 TCO Comparison: Independent Public Safety Broadband Networks vs. PPPs (Public-Private Partnerships)
12.14 Ensuring the Economic Viability of Public Safety Broadband Networks
12.14.1 Monetizing Unused Network Capacity Through Secondary Commercial Users
12.14.2 Industry Solutions for Other Critical Communications User Groups
12.14.3 Dynamic Spectrum Sharing with Tiered-Priority Access
12.15 The Benefits of 5G for Public Safety Communications
12.16 4.9 GHz 5G NR Systems for Incident Scene Management
12.17 Public Safety Application Sector Trends
12.17.1 Mission-Critical Group Communications
12.17.2 Fixed, Mobile & Aerial Video Surveillance
12.17.3 Situational Awareness & Common Operating Picture
12.17.4 Data-Intensive Field Applications for First Responders
12.17.5 The IoLST (Internet of Life Saving Things)
12.17.6 5G-Era Applications: UHD Video, AR/VR/MR, Drones & Robotics
12.17.7 Public Safety Application Stores & Developer Programs
12.17.8 5G Labs for First Responders
12.18 Strategic Recommendations
12.18.1 Public Safety & Government Agencies
12.18.2 LTE/5G Infrastructure, Device & Chipset Suppliers
12.18.3 LMR Vendors & System Integrators
12.18.4 Commercial & Private Mobile Operators
 
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