TIA issues New Broadband Data Protocol Standards Standard

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TIA issues New Broadband Data Protocol Standards Standard

TSB-4973.000 Specifies Requirements for Broadband Data Protocol Standards for the public saftey community

Arlington, VA (May 08, 2013) – The Telecommunications Industry Association, which develops standards for the information and communications technology industry, has released a new document, TSB-4973.000, Broadband Data Protocol Standards.

This initial standard in a multi-part series provides an overview of the structure of the TIA standards describing protocols for interoperable communications over wireless broadband systems. In 2011 the Emergency Response Interoperability Center identified a set of "Applications Important to Public Safety" for the 700 MHz National Public Safety Broadband Network. Specifically for Emergency Function, Global Positioning Information, CMAS-Public Warning, Incident Management Tools, Welcome Pages, Internet Access, Virtual Private Networking, Text Messaging, Video, File Transfer, Telemetry and Push-to-Talk Voice.  The standards described herein provide standardized protocols for a subset of the recommended applications previously listed.

As this series of standards is being developed additional parts will be added.  They are intended to address Systems and Supporting Data, Services and Applications and Compliance Assessment Recommendations.

TSB-4973.000 was formulated under the cognizance of the TIA TR-8 Mobile and Personal Private Radio Standards, TR-8.8 Broadband Data Systems

For more information about TR-8 and how to participate in standards development with TIA, contact Marianna Kramarikova at standards@tiaonline.org.

TSB-4973.000 and all TIA standards may be purchased at http://www.global.ihs.com/?rid=TIA.

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The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment, and entertainment. Visit tiaonline.org for more details.

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