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Simpson County officials press vendors over delayed $3 million radio system and warranty timing

Simpson County Fiscal Court · March 1, 2026
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County leaders pressed Motorola and partners on Nov. 19 over delays to a $3 million radio communications system and asked whether vendor warranties can be extended to cover the period until radios are fully placed on the statewide system.

Simpson County Judge-Executive Mason Barnes and magistrates pressed vendors on Nov. 19 about ongoing delays and warranty timing for a $3 million radio communications system that county officials said is still not fully operational two years after purchase.

At a fiscal court meeting held at the Simpson County Historic Courthouse, Motorola representative Robby Smith and representatives from Mobile Communications of America told the court the statewide system has fallen behind schedule because of issues with microwave links, backhaul and other system errors. Smith…

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