- Sierra Wireless launched a 5G Router for Vehicles which improves emergency response
- AirLink MG90, the world’s first 5G multi-network router for vehicles by IoT Solutions provider
- First responders can install the router in their vehicles to ensure reliable and secure internet connectivity
Ashley Burrows is the ESN Project Manager for Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service. She said: “DFRS uses Sierra Wireless MG90 Routers to turn the cab of a emergency vehicle into a remotely accessible office. This allows us to provide accurate and timely mission critical data communications at operational events in order to reduce risk to DFRS employees and the communities we serve. We are looking forward to 5G’s added speed and functionality.”
Use cases could include remote triaging by paramedics for patients to improve their chances of survival or live video streaming to law enforcement officers.
The router is capable of switching between multiple networks with minimal disruption.
Alison Brooks Ph.D. Research VP for Smart Cities and Communities-Public Safety at IDC commented: “First responders want to deploy 5G in order to benefit from the performance and low-latency that it offers. This is especially important for critical applications such as high-definition streaming and real-time video evidence.
“Due to the mission-critical nature and the need for multi-network capability to ensure connectivity, these agencies require a router that is purpose-built, such as the Sierra Wireless AirLink MG90, which allows secure switching in sub-seconds between different cellular network.”
A patented cognitive network switching algorithm by Sierra Wireless is used to switch between cellular networks in sub-seconds–guaranteeing the ability to do one or more streams of video at any time.
Tom Mueller, Sierra Wireless’ VP of Product and Enterprise Networking, stated, “With the AirLink 5G 5G, Sierra Wireless delivered the first 5G Router that was purpose-built for moving vehicles. It uses patented technology in order to deliver maximum performance and coverage anywhere, anytime. The MG90 tackles the toughest problems where 5G is most important.
The MG90 has the same design as the previous versions, making it easy to migrate.
AirLink Mobility Manager, an on-premises management system, provides 5G network troubleshooting and overviews of coverage and vehicle tracking.
