FCC set to ban Huawei devices, others, under the Secure Networks Act
The Federal Communications Commission has announced its plans to ban all sales of new telecommunications devices in the US from Huawei Technologies Company, the ZTE Corporation, and others. This is the first that the FCC has banned electronics equipment on national security grounds. In a statement to FOX Business, the FCC said that “[they] remain […]
4 Trends Affecting Home Security Services in 2022
Home security has become increasingly popular over the past decade, and new trends and features continue to keep this service top of mind. If you’re not already a home security system owner or customer, we highly recommend looking into local service providers to keep your family and property protected. For those unfamiliar with home security […]
POTS Lines Are Going Away
On August 2, 2022 the FCC issued Order 19-72A1, releasing phone companies from any legal obligation to provide POTS service. Now, fire & life safety providers are seeing immediate repercussions. With all the buzz around the 2022 3G sunsets, it’s no wonder that security providers who rely on POTS lines are feeling less than prepared. If […]
5 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Home Security System Company
Choosing a home security system company to protect your home and family is a decision that shouldn’t be made lightly. The partner you choose to work with will protect your home from burglaries, break-ins, fires, floods, and other disasters. The company will also help you choose the right equipment, install and set up the system […]
4 Things To Consider For Your Central PA Home Security System Company
Home security systems play a huge role in keeping any home safe from intruders, potential damage, unknown factors, and more. While having a sound and reliable security system company behind your home is important, choosing the right one may be easier said than done. Home security systems can help you rest easy with features like […]
York, PA Residents Are Required To Contract Alarm Monitoring Services
Recently, a notice from the City of York Pennsylvania Mayor, Michael Helfrich, was sent to local business owners regarding its Municipal Fire Alarm System. The letter states: “The letter is to inform you that effective immediately, the City of York can no longer rely on the Gamewell System as its Municipality Fire Alarm System. As […]
Pennsylvania Town Connects Community to Law Enforcement through Surveillance Cameras
In Hellam Township, Pennsylvania, the combination of community relationships and video surveillance systems helps local law enforcement investigate crime. Overview Hellam is nestled along the Susquehanna River, between York to the west and Lancaster to the east. Before settlers homesteaded there in the early 1700s, the land was populated by American Indian tribes, including the […]
How to choose an access control system
What is an access control system? Generally, “access control system” can refer to anything that can be used to restrict access to restricted areas either in our homes, businesses, or online. There are multiple types of access control systems. But they all share the core ability to authenticate a person before giving them access to […]
5 Home Security Trends for 2022
Home Security in 2022 is all about innovative technology. Smart security products are nothing new, but the ever-increasing features and capabilities are even more impressive. In an ever-expanding industry, it’s hard to predict what the year will hold, but, based on the current direction of the industry, here are five trends to watch for: 1. […]
A Growing Threat: Signal Jamming Devices and How to Prevent Falling to Prey to Them
Signal jamming devices may be used by criminals to block the communications data that security systems transmit to the operations center, and, in turn, delay law enforcement response. By generating white radiofrequency (RF) noise, they block wireless signals that security companies use to monitor alarms. Some jammers are even able to block multiple frequencies; for […]