ASTRID - nationwide public safety network in Belgium
Segment
Nationwide Public Safety Networks
Region
Europe
Country
Belgium
Secure, shared network for Belgium
The ASTRID nationwide radio network provides excellent communications that help the emergency responders.
ASTRID network in numbers:
- 11 TETRA exchanges,
- more than 500 TETRA base stations (380-400 MHz)
- more than 50.000 TETRA users
ASTRID has been in operational use since 2001 and it secures 11,250,000 citizens.
After the attacks in Brussels in March 2016, the ASTRID network operator has implemented both operational and technical improvements. This Key Touch article reveals some valuable lessons learned.
You can also download the white paper "Shock-proof networks - How professional radio communication helps tackle extreme circumstances" to learn which capabilities communication networks must have to support public safety officials even in the most demanding situations.
Segment
Nationwide Public Safety Networks
Region
Europe