Government Affairs professional. Formally Vice President of Transportation Infrastructure, US Chamber of Commerce. Modern Infrastructure Advocate
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Ed Mortimer retweeted
For years, the wireless industry searched for 5G’s “killer app.”
In her latest column for the @ForbesTechCncl, NextNav CEO Mariam Sorond argues that one of 5G’s most important missions may not live up to the hype but will be far more consequential: strengthening public safety and national security.
forbes.com/councils/forbeste…
#5G #PNT #GPS #Forbes
Ed Mortimer retweeted
Today, NextNav announced we've joined @GSMA and other industry partners in an industry-first call to action bringing together leaders from telecommunications, aviation, security, and drone operations to help shape the future for safer drone airspaces.
Read the full release here: nextnav.com/safe-drone-domin…
Ed Mortimer retweeted
At today’s hearing, Mariam Sorond referenced tragic real-world incidents where responders lost their lives because they could not be located inside a dangerous fire.
Hear more from Ret. Assistant Chief of Phoenix Fire, Kevin Roche, on why accurate indoor 3D location matters.
“There’s no other technology that would be more important to the fire service.”
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Ed Mortimer retweeted
Every map, dispatch, and delivery starts with the same piece of data — where you are. #GPS helps the world find its place. But the world also needs to know where it is when GPS signals are unavailable, like indoors.
Check out NextNav’s side-by-side demonstration, showing how the company’s 5G-powered 3D #PNT solution can complement and backup GPS in places GPS signals can’t break through.
Ed Mortimer retweeted
Deepak Joseph, NextNav’s VP of Product Management, explores the opportunities that 5G-powered 3D PNT unlocks across AI, public safety, transportation, critical infrastructure, and more.
"Mobile network operators have spent billions building 5G networks. The return on that investment requires more than a connectivity business model. PNT is the platform that moves operators from connectivity providers to mission-critical infrastructure partners."
Read the full article here: hubs.la/Q04h_Tq60
#PNT #5G #3D #NextNav
Ed Mortimer retweeted
.@skynews reports 1M+ jamming incidents have been recorded since the beginning of the Iran conflict. @RUSI_or Dr. Thomas Withington: Iran has “mastered” #GPS disruption. The lack of a GPS complement and backup is one of the biggest US national security risks. news.sky.com/story/everyone-…
Ed Mortimer retweeted
NextNav's first-ever wireless indoor timing solution delivers 20 nanosecond timing accuracy in real-world field testing, exceeding critical infrastructure timing requirements by 5x
Read the latest on our 5G PNT Network in Santa Clara County, CA: nextnav.com/demonstrates-fir…
Ed Mortimer retweeted
NextNav announced today that we have joined the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation, a collaborative initiative hosted by the @linuxfoundation to advance open, secure, and interoperable Open RAN centralized unit and distributed unit (CU/DU) implementations.
Read the full release here: nextnav.com/nextnav-joins-oc…
#OCUDU #NextNav #PNT
Ed Mortimer retweeted
.@GPSWireless recently covered NextNav’s RFID coexistence demonstration with our 5G-powered 3D PNT network in the lower 900 MHz band.
The piece also highlights the growing focus on resilient PNT and U.S. drone dominance initiatives.
Read more:
locationbusinessnews.com/nex…
Ed Mortimer retweeted
Drone incursions expose serious gaps in America’s low-altitude airspace awareness.
In a new @FCC filing, we explain how modernizing the Lower 900 MHz band could unlock wide-area drone and counter-drone monitoring using the same 5G signals that enable accurate PNT.
nextnav.com/comments-fcc-doc…
Ed Mortimer retweeted
@CNN reports that pilots and aviation experts are noting an increase in cockpit warnings alerting danger from false #GPS signals, impacting commercial airplanes. Without a modern #3D #PNT solution, pilots will remain subject to spoofing and jamming. cnn.com/2026/04/28/science/g…
Ed Mortimer retweeted
Earlier this week @Edmortimer1 joined @BroadbandCensus for a live discussion on “Indoor Location Gaps and FirstNet Reauthorization in Public Safety.”
The conversation reinforced a critical shift: solving indoor location isn't a technology challenge, it’s a coordination challenge across policy, infrastructure, and implementation.
Watch the full event here: youtube.com/watch?v=ENJR6lqo…
#PublicSafety #MissionCritical #NextNav
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⏱️ Reminder: NextNav's @Edmortimer1 goes live in one hour, joining @BroadbandCensus to discuss the evolving role of broadband in public safety and emergency response.
Tune in at 12 PM ET: broadbandbreakfast.com/broad…
Ed Mortimer retweeted
Panelist Spotlight: Ed Mortimer
Edward Mortimer is Vice President of Government Affairs at @NextNav, where he leads engagement with government officials, agencies, and industry associations on positioning, navigation, and timing technologies.
With more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of the public and private sectors, he focuses on educating policymakers about resilient PNT systems using 5G broadband spectrum as a terrestrial complement and backup to GPS.
Ed joins Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday to discuss the evolving role of broadband in public safety and emergency response.
📅 Wed. Apr. 22 | 12 Noon ET
Ed Mortimer retweeted
As 2025 comes to a close, one thing is clear: GPS resiliency can’t wait.
Here’s a look back at a year of progress and the momentum carrying us into 2026.
🔗 nextnav.com/year-of-progress…
#NextNav #PNT #GPS #PublicSafety #NationalSecurity #HappyNewYear
Ed Mortimer retweeted
2025 was a pivotal year for PNT resiliency.
Across public safety, national security, and critical infrastructure, the conversation shifted from why resilient PNT is needed to how quickly it must be delivered. This year, NextNav worked alongside first responders, policymakers, and industry partners to help turn urgency into action.
Read our 2025 Year in Review: nextnav.com/year-of-progress…
#NextNav #PNT #GPS #PublicSafety #NationalSecurity #EOY #2025
Ed Mortimer retweeted
We are proud to share that NextNav’s @Edmortimer1 has been honored by @thehill as a top lobbyist for 2025 for his leadership in government affairs. We are grateful for Ed's dedication to advancing NextNav’s mission through impactful government relations.
Read the full list here: thehill.com/homenews/5632709…
Ed Mortimer retweeted
We Stand by the Engineering: Devices in the 900 MHz Band Coexist Today and Will Tomorrow
"The @FCC is the expert authority on commercial spectrum issues & it has all of the information it needs to take the next step in this process."
via @SSIMagazine
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Ed Mortimer retweeted
At #TSI2025, public safety sent a clear message: Accurate 3D location is needed now. @RobClark2020 reflects on moderating a panel with leaders from @Arlingtonfire , @SBCOUNTYFIRE & @IFD_NEWS — and why the conversation can’t stop here.
👉 nextnav.com/iafc-tsi-2025/
#PublicSafety #ResponderSafety #3DLocation #PNT #NextNav