NORTH CONWAY, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rivada Networks announced today that New Hampshire’s Governor and Executive Council unanimously approved a contract between the state Department of Safety and Rivada. Under the contract, Rivada will develop a radio access network (RAN) plan for the state to compare with FirstNet’s public-safety broadband state plan next year.
“While this is not a decision by New Hampshire to opt-out, by choosing Rivada to develop New Hampshire’s alternative to FirstNet’s state plan,” Rivada’s co-CEO and Executive Chairman Declan Ganley said, "the state has acted in a timely way to keep its options open.” Speaking from CTIA in Las Vegas, he added: “Whatever the state’s final decision when the time comes, we’re confident that working with Rivada will ensure that New Hampshire’s interests are protected.
“FirstNet’s success is vital to modernizing our nation’s public safety communications, and state involvement is critical to that success. New Hampshire’s decision today is consistent with FirstNet’s goals and will help develop a better network for all.”
Joe Euteneuer, co-CEO of Rivada Networks, said: “New Hampshire’s decision to conduct this procurement and make an award means that New Hampshire’s governor and executive council will be in a position to make an informed decision about what’s best for the state and its first responders.
“In making this award, New Hampshire is, yet again, showing a pioneer spirit that can serve as a guide for the rest of the union. By embracing Rivada’s innovative solution for building out New Hampshire’s radio access network, the state has shown real vision. We’re delighted that New Hampshire has validated that approach and look forward to others following suit.
“Rivada is also proud to be leading the Rivada Mercury bid for FirstNet’s nationwide rollout. RFPs such as New Hampshire’s will benefit FirstNet by facilitating an informed and constructive dialogue between FirstNet and the states.
“Ultimately, this award will help New Hampshire achieve a state-of-the-art wireless broadband network that the state's paramedics, firefighters and police can count on during times of crisis.”
About Rivada Networks
Rivada Networks is a leading designer, integrator and operator of wireless, interoperable communications networks. Rivada’s technology, Dynamic Spectrum Arbitrage-Tiered Priority Access (DSATPA), allows wireless broadband capacity to be dynamically bought and sold in a fully competitive on demand process to competing commercial entities. DSATPA is a game changer for the way in which spectrum is consumed, maximizing the efficiency of radio spectrum bandwidth and unlocking the potential for more extensive, higher capacity broadband networks.
