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MSWIN usage surged during Winter Storm Fern; MDOT District 2 praises system reliability
Summary
MSWIN staff reported 68,958 radio IDs and about 11.1 million push‑to‑talks in February; MDOT District 2's equipment manager said MSWIN proved vital and superior during Winter Storm Fern, enabling coordination where cellular coverage was unavailable.
Jackson, Miss. — At its March 5 meeting, the Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission heard a monthly staff report showing elevated MSWIN use in February and heard testimony from Mississippi Department of Transportation District 2 on the system’s role during Winter Storm Fern.
MSWIN staff member Karana Carroll presented the February MSWIN Staff Report, reporting 68,958 radio IDs on the system, approximately 11.1 million push‑to‑talks for the month, and 273 busies. Carroll…
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