DT Connects 5G and Public Safety Radio with T Mission

Deutsche Telekom showed the current status of the technology developed to open TETRA networks to all mission-critical services organisations, providing connectivity regardless of the technology they use. The operator demonstrated the expansion to its T Mission portfolio by using a smartphone to communicate in a 5G network using a TETRA radio.

The operator explained that the test used Motorola's latest mission-critical technology and proved that this could interact with TETRA set-ups. This means German public safety organisations can continue using existing radio infrastructure in mission-critical services, with the combined network approach boosting coverage and resilience. An enhanced T Mission video function was also demonstrated. It enables control centres to transmit up to ten different streams to defined groups, and DT pointed to drone, security, and body camera footage as examples.

The operator also showcased a GUI for sensor data developed in conjunction with electronics manufacturer and distributor ATS Elektronik, which enables real-time monitoring of data, including pulse rate and body temperature. Deutsche Telekom stated this is being used by firefighters, though it emphasised its potential for other emergency services personnel.