Agnet® for public safety

French public safety organizations have relied on the nationwide radio communications networks (INPT and RUBIS) for their everyday operations since the 1990s. The new generation RRF (Réseau Radio du Futur – radio network of the future) will provide 4G/ LTE broadband services, which will work seamlessly with existing narrowband services during the migration period. These new broadband capabilities will allow almost 300,000 public safety users to manage incidents and emergencies, as well as major diplomatic and sporting events in better ways.

Finnish public safety organizations rely on Virve, the nationwide TETRA radio communications network, for their everyday operations. In 2018, Erillisverkot – the operator of the Virve network – initiated Virve 2, a program to deploy the next-generation mission-critical services based on 3GPP standards and 4G/5G technologies. Thanks to Agnet, these services will work seamlessly with existing narrowband services during the migration period. Users will also benefit from the rich ecosystem of devices and accessories, in a secure and controlled way.

An EU-funded research project, BroadWay aimed to improve the cross-border communication and collaboration of European public safety authorities. Airbus led a consortium that successfully demonstrated two full-scale field tests of cross-border operations. Agnet’s mission-critical services gave first responders from 11 countries reliable access to voice, data and video. This constituted a new achievement in cross-border communications. The next step, BroadNet, will further pave the way towards seamless cooperation across borders.

Abu Dhabi is the largest of the seven emirates and the capital of the UAE. Its rapid development has transformed it into a large, developed metropolis. As globalization advances, international trade and other activities increase and require constant vigilance. To help support its security efforts, Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) is gradually introducing professional communications over broadband by adopting Agnet. Intended as a key asset that aids Abu Dhabi’s sustainable growth, the system is designed to protect people and vital assets as well as improve police forces’ efficiency.

The authorities in Mexico’s Quéretaro state are under constant pressure to keep a lid on crime. And like most authorities, Querétaro state sees communications as essential to its mission. It wants to build on the success of its existing nationwide IRIS Tetrapol network while implementing new, efficient capabilities through more advanced communications. A major part in realizing this ambition is the MXLINK service from Airbus. MXLINK is a Secure Mobile Virtual Network Operator (SMVNO) service incorporating the network capabilities of Red Compartida, Telcel and AT&T.