No, please go ahead.

Switching from LMR to broadband is costly, and while broadband offers more capabilities, it lacks control, capacity, and coverage. Even with 5G, there are areas with spotty coverage. First responders need reliable communication in various environments, like alleys, tunnels, parking garages, and jails, where LMR excels due to RF physics.

This convergence with the APX NEXT remains a very small part, and there are still many old radios in use. Do you think it will naturally evolve so that eventually everyone will converge to something like that, or do you believe many will remain with the old system?

I believe many will stay with the old system, at least for the foreseeable future. Understanding police, fire, and emergency management operations, their primary need is for voice communication. As you move up the hierarchy within law enforcement or fire, you may need more capabilities like report writing or video. But if you are rushing to a scene to catch a suspect or save a life, you don't need a screen; you need a purpose-built device for that mission. That is why I believe it will stay for the foreseeable future.

Are cities and departments typically reluctant to change networks? How long do these contracts usually last?

It really depends on the city, county, and state. The typical lifespan of radio infrastructure is 10 to 15 years. For radio devices, you are probably looking at five to seven years. It used to be longer, but now, with mobile technology, like cell phones that last only two to three years, the lifespan has decreased.