Hytera Announces 450Connect Whitelisting of PNC660 450MHz at MWC 2026

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Hytera Announces 450Connect Whitelisting of PNC660 450MHz at MWC 2026

2026-03-06 20:02 Last Updated At：03-07 13:02

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 6, 2026--

Hytera, a leading global provider of critical communications technologies and solutions, announced that its mission-critical smart device, the PNC660 450MHz, has been granted whitelist certification by 450Connect during the Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC26), held from March 2 to 5 in Barcelona, Spain. This certification authorizes the device for full commercial deployment across European 450MHz private broadband networks, marking a significant milestone for Hytera in delivering reliable, secure, and robust communication solutions to energy providers and other critical infrastructure sectors.

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450Connect is the exclusive licensee and operator of the nationwide 450MHz radio network in Germany and across Europe. Its whitelist program enforces stringent evaluation criteria covering device compatibility, network interoperability, cybersecurity, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), industrial durability, and performance stability. Only fully verified terminals are permitted to access 450MHz mission-critical communication networks, ensuring reliable and secure operations for public safety, utilities, transportation, and government infrastructure. The successful certification of the Hytera PNC660 450MHz confirms that the product meets Europe’s highest standard for professional critical communications. During MWC26, Matthias Groß, the Managing Director of 450Connect GmbH, visited the Hytera stand with his team to celebrate PNC660 450MHz’s whitelist certification together with Hytera team.

In parallel with obtaining the 450Connect whitelist certification, Hytera Europe also announced the signing of a distribution agreement with B.Schmitt mobile GmbH (B.Schmitt) for the PNC660 450MHz. Under this agreement, B.Schmitt is appointed as the exclusive distributor for promoting and selling the newly certified MCX device in Germany.

“It is really exciting to receive these two pieces of good news during MWC26. Obtaining 450Connect whitelist certification and signing the distribution agreement with B.Schmitt at the same time perfectly illustrates the proverb ‘good things come in pairs’, giving us a great start to 2026,” said Sophia Yin, General Manager of Hytera Europe. “We will expedite the promotion of the PNC660 450MHz in Europe and continue investing in R&D for 450MHz-related products, reinforcing our commitment to supporting critical infrastructure operators with reliable, secure, and robust communication solutions.”

Designed for mission-critical environments, the Hytera PNC660 450MHz is a 5G-enabled smart broadband radio compliant with 3GPP Release 15 standards. It fully supports mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT), mission-critical video (MCVideo), and mission-critical data (MCData) services, along with high-priority QCI 65/66/67/69/70 scheduling capabilities. These features enable ultra-low latency, high reliability, and wide-area coverage, making the device ideal for emergency response, field command, and on-site operations.

Equipped with an independent CC EAL5+ security chip, the PNC660 450MHz establishes a five-layer security framework covering hardware, authentication, kernel, system framework, and application layers. Combined with national cryptography (secondary level) encryption, tamper-proof protection, and data isolation, the device ensures end-to-end security for voice, video, location, and service data transmission, addressing the stringent cybersecurity requirements of sensitive industries.

About Hytera

Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (SZSE: 002583) is a leading global provider of critical communications technologies and solutions. With voice, video, and data capabilities, we provide faster, safer, and more versatile connectivity for business and mission-critical users. We make the world more efficient and safer by enabling our customers to achieve more in both daily operations and emergency response.

NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on US troop moves in Europe

HELSINGBORG, Sweden (AP) — NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment Friday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland just weeks after ordering the same number of forces pulled out of Europe.

The apparent change of mind came after weeks of statements from Trump and his administration about reducing — not increasing — the U.S. military footprint in Europe. Trump's initial order set off a flurry of action among military commanders and left allies already doubtful about America's commitment to Europe's security to ponder what forces they might have to backfill on NATO's eastern flank with Russia and Ukraine.

Earlier this month, the Trump administration said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and U.S. officials confirmed about 4,000 service members were no longer rotating into Poland from Germany. The dispatch to Germany of U.S. personnel trained to fire long-range missiles was also halted.

But in a post on Truth Social on Thursday, Trump said he would now send "an additional 5,000 Troops to Poland,” citing his strong ties with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, whom Trump endorsed in elections last year.

“It is confusing indeed, and not always easy to navigate,” Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard told reporters Friday at a meeting she was hosting of her NATO counterparts, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Ministers from the Netherlands and Norway were sanguine about Trump’s latest move, as was Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže, who said allies knew the U.S. troop “posture was being reconsidered, and now there is no change of posture. For now.”

U.S. defense officials also expressed confusion. “We just spent the better part of two weeks reacting to the first announcement. We don’t know what this means either,” said one of two officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military matters.

But Rubio said Washington’s allies understand that changes in the U.S. troop presence in Europe will come as the Trump administration reevaluates its force needs. “I think there’s a broad recognition that there are going to be eventually less U.S. troops in Europe than there has historically been for a variety of reasons,” he said.

The latest surprise came despite a U.S. pledge to coordinate troop deployments, including one from NATO’s top military officer, U.S. Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, on Wednesday.

Trump's initial announcement that he would withdraw troops came as he fumed over remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said that the U.S. was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership and criticized what he called a lack of strategy in that war.

Trump told reporters that the U.S. would be cutting even more than 5,000 and also announced new tariffs on European cars. Germany is the continent’s biggest auto producer.

Rubio insisted that Trump’s decision “is not a punitive thing. It’s just something that’s ongoing.”

About 80,000 U.S. troops are stationed in Europe. The Pentagon is required to keep at least 76,000 troops and major equipment on the continent unless NATO allies are consulted and there is a determination that such a withdrawal is in U.S. interests.

The withdrawal of 5,000 troops might drop numbers below that limit.

But Trump's latest post suggests that troop numbers in Europe would not change. Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski welcomed the decision to send more forces to his country, saying it ensures that “the presence of American troops in Poland will be maintained more or less at previous levels.”

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte also welcomed the move. On Thursday, before Trump took to Truth Social again, Rutte had underlined that it was important for Europe to take care of its own security. “We have a process in place. This is normal business,” he told reporters.

At NATO headquarters in Brussels, meanwhile, U.S. officials briefed the allies on the Pentagon's aims for its commitments to the NATO Force Model, which involves contingency planning for Europe’s defense in the event of serious security concerns. It was widely expected that a further reduction of U.S. forces would be coming.

Asked whether any cuts were announced, Rutte said: “I’m afraid it’s much more complicated than that.” He said the procedure “is highly classified” and declined to give details.

Rubio played down concerns about a shift in U.S. force levels in Europe, saying: "Every country has to constantly reevaluate what their needs are, what their commitments are around the world, and how to properly structure that.”

Cook reported from Brussels. Associated Press writer Emma Burrows in London contributed.