Sweden’s public-safety agencies will use a Tetra network for wireless communications, a decision that comes after some had considered using a CDMA network in the 450 MHz band.
The Swedish Defence Material Administration announced the Tetra decision. The network will be installed in stages through 2009 by a consortium of Saab, Nokia Corp. and Swedia Networks. The network will be for the Swedish police, rescue services, customs, coast guard and armed forces.
Some had argued for a CDMA network in the 450 MHz band for the country’s public-safety agencies. Proponents said the technology offered wide coverage and a variety of equipment suppliers.
Tetra is used throughout Europe for public-safety wireless networks.
