Migration to LTE
Mission-critical operations are evolving. While the need for dependable and secure voice communications remains a primary requirement, there is a growing demand for high-speed data services. With many public safety networks worldwide expecting to adopt 4G/5G alongside their existing TETRA networks or fully transition to 4G/5G in the near future, now is the time to define a migration strategy.
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In order to provide a fit-for-purpose mission-critical service over cellular networks, MCX has been defined by 3GPP as an international standard to deliver a Quality of Service (QoS), performance and response times that are equivalent to TETRA. The MCX standard provides several different functionalities, including MCPTT; mission-critical voice communication with features similar to TETRA, MCData; a robust data transfer and messaging service, and MCVideo; a mission-critical video call service.
A hardened 4G/5G infrastructure is essential to rolling out an MCX solution, and in many cases, this is still an ongoing task. For public safety agencies and emergency services, a robust infrastructure that can be relied upon in all circumstances is crucial. This needs to be available before migration can take place. In the meantime, TETRA continues to provide a proven dependable solution for delivering mission-critical communications that can continue in parallel to the development of a hardened mission-critical LTE network.
Where available, organisations can use existing 4G/5G networks for data-rich services that enhance critical operations, such as streaming live video from drones, transmitting large volumes of data, or deploying powerful applications. These advanced capabilities bolster mission-critical tasks with cutting-edge technology.
Increasingly, hybrid solutions are being adopted to combine the strengths of TETRA and LTE, using TETRA for voice communications and 4G/5G for data. In some cases, this is a parallel use of the two technologies. In others, it is a migration strategy to get devices installed and ready for the adoption of MCX before it is live. By embracing hybrid solutions organisations can prepare in advance and minimise risk during the migration phase without compromising safety or quality of service.
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