In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, students have been increasingly learning remotely. However, up to one-quarter of Americans do not have a reliable internet connection at home, with urban and rural areas suffering the most.

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When Covid-19 swept through the United States in 2020, it brought inadequacies across the nation to light. As schools moved toward a remote learning model, communities without a reliable internet connection were at a disadvantage.

The solution? Improve access to permanent at-home connectivity by providing private LTE and Citizens Broadband Radio Service (or CBRS) for these underserved communities. This technology allows you to:

2021 marks BearCom’s 40th anniversary. When the company started, it consisted of two employees and an initial inventory of 40 two-way radios. They specialized in renting two-way radios to small, local events.

Now, forty years later, the business has grown to over 1,000 employees, and it is Motorola’s #1 Channel Partner worldwide.

In fact, BearCom now has over 80 branch locations across the country, all backed by its 92,000-square-foot fulfillment and support center in Dallas. Today, the company is focused on moving forw

Motorola just announced the cancellation of the VX-261 line of radios due to unforeseen supplier issues and parts shortages. Due to the short notice from Motorola, the BearCom team has a very limited supply left of the VX-261.

For those who already own VX-261 portables, product support is intended to run through October 2024. This support will be available through BearCom. Contact your Account Manager for assistance with repairs, batteries, or accessories.

The VX-261 cancellation includes a few models, which are listed below:

Models Being Cancelled

In March of 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Response & Relief Act (CARES Act), which provided federal financial support to Americans struggling due to COVID-19. Now, three CARES Act grant programs are ready for round two under the Education Stabilization Fund.

Totaling approximately $82 billion, these grant programs provide extra support to schools and instituti