NYC to test Emergency Response Wireless System

Two competing wireless technologies will be tested in Lower Manhattan: One by Motorola and one by the Northrop Grumman Corporation. If the tests are successful the City may chose to extend it throughout the five boroughs, creating a (CMWN) Citywide Mobile Wireless Network that would give emergency responders such as NYPD and FDNY quick access to city maps and building plans. It would also link to federal and state counter-terrorism and crime databases, and allow the download of information to police, fire and EMS vehicles. The construction of the CMNW and its maintenance for a five year period would cost an estimated $500,000,000. For more info click below:

Emergency Mobile Wireless Network To Be Tested