Blount County, Alabama Communications District selects Southern Linc to integrate two-way radio systems for public safety employees

Interoperable gateway solution connects multiple public safety networks and expands push-to-talk calling area by thousands of miles. ATLANTA, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Linc, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), has partnered with the Blount County, Alabama Communications District (BCCD) to integrate the county's existing VHF, P25 and other networks with the CriticalLincâ"¢ LTE network. Blount County was faced with the challenge of achieving dependable handheld radio coverage without ex ...