Proposed FCC changes to the lower 900 MHz band could disrupt millions of installed smart home and security devices. Here’s why integrators and the Z-Wave Alliance are raising concerns.
Zachary Comeau
Zachary Comeau is the senior editor of CE Pro. He comes from a journalism background with more than a decade of years of professional experience writing for Commercial Integrator, My TechDecisions, and several daily newspapers and industry trade publications in Massachusetts. He joined CE Pro in June 2023.
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Daisy Expands with New Franchise Locations in Colorado, Vermont and North Carolina
Daisy signs three new franchise locations in Colorado, Vermont and North Carolina, expanding its services footprint across key markets.
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