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Mississippi Wireless Information Network

The right information to the right people, in the right place, at the right time. Mississippi's premier public safety radio communication platform.

System Status: Operational
Coverage: 97% Statewide
Standard: P-25 · 700 MHz
Monitoring: 24/7/365
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Wireless Communication Commission

Established by Mississippi Code Section 25-53-171, the WCC ensures critical personnel have effective communications services available in emergency situations.

The Commission implements a statewide wireless communications system for state and local governments enabling interoperability between various technologies, and approves all wireless communication purchases within the state.

Est. by MS Code §25-53-171
R1 Emergency Comms
Statewide Interoperability
MSWIN TOWER SITE

144+ Tower Sites Across Mississippi

A robust P-25 700 MHz architecture with disaster recovery features providing reliable communications under extreme conditions — hurricanes, ice storms, and floods.

North Regional MasterRegional control hub
Central Regional MasterJackson metro hub
South Regional MasterGulf coast hub
DeSoto CountyTower Site
Alcorn CountyTower Site
Panola CountyTower Site
Lee County — TupeloTower Site
Bolivar CountyTower Site
Monroe CountyTower Site
Calhoun CountyTower Site
Sunflower CountyTower Site
Washington CountyTower Site
Oktibbeha — StarkvilleTower Site
Holmes CountyTower Site
Neshoba CountyTower Site
Yazoo CountyTower Site
Scott CountyTower Site
Lauderdale — MeridianTower Site
Copiah CountyTower Site
Rankin CountyTower Site
Lincoln CountyTower Site
Jones CountyTower Site
Adams — NatchezTower Site
Forrest — HattiesburgTower Site
Pike CountyTower Site
Perry CountyTower Site
Pearl River CountyTower Site
Harrison — GulfportTower Site
Jackson CountyTower Site
Regional Master Site
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System Operational

Built for Mission-Critical Communications

MSWIN delivers reliable, interoperable emergency communications to first responders across all 82 Mississippi counties.

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Statewide Interoperability

Coordinate communications seamlessly between agencies and jurisdictions with mutual aid talkgroups inserted in all subscriber radios.

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Encryption & Security

P-25 radios are encryption capable, ensuring secure communications for law enforcement and sensitive operations across the network.

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GPS Location Tracking

Integrated GPS outdoor location and over-the-air programming reduce the need to physically handle devices in the field.

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Disaster Recovery

Deployable Sites on Wheels (SOW) and a Master Site on Wheels (MSOW) ensure continuity during catastrophic events.

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Multi-Vendor Open Standard

Non-proprietary P-25 architecture supports radios from seven vendors — Motorola, Harris, Kenwood, Tait, EF Johnson, and more.

24/7 Monitoring

The MSWIN system is monitored around the clock, 365 days a year by highly trained WCC staff dedicated to ensuring availability.

System Architecture

Network Type
P-25 Trunked
700 MHz LMR public safety communication system with digital clarity throughout Mississippi.
Tower Sites
144+ Sites
Distributed tower network with point-to-point microwave backhaul providing 97% mobile coverage.
Master Sites
3 Regional
North, Central, and South regional master sites provide redundant core infrastructure across the state.
Backhaul
Microwave
Point-to-point microwave network connecting all tower sites for reliable data transport.
Standard
Project 25 (P-25)
Industry standard for digital wireless radio communications used by emergency response communities worldwide.
Compatible Vendors
7 Manufacturers
EF Johnson, Harris, Kenwood, Motorola, Relm-BK Technologies, Tait, and more produce compatible radios.
Features
Encryption + GPS
All P-25 radios support encryption, GPS location, software upgrades, and over-the-air reprogramming.
Interoperability
Mutual Aid Talkgroups
Pre-configured talkgroups ensure seamless communication between all agencies and jurisdictions statewide.
Deployable
Sites on Wheels (SOW)
Mobile RF tower sites providing site trunking capability for rapid reestablishment of comms in emergencies.
Master Backup
MSOW
Master Site on Wheels — a fully mobile wide-area system backup for any destroyed regional master site.
Design Resilience
Extreme Weather
Architecture built for hurricanes, ice storms, and floods — Mississippi's most severe weather threats.
Transportability
Fully Mobile
MSOW and SOW units are fully transportable for backup and supplemental portable communications.

Got Questions?

What is MSWIN?

MSWIN (Mississippi Wireless Information Network) is a 700 MHz voice and data network that utilizes trunked technology to provide statewide interoperability in digital clarity to its subscribers throughout Mississippi. It's the only statewide interoperable emergency communication network available for both state and local public safety entities.

How can an agency join MSWIN?

Joining MSWIN is a straightforward process that begins with a phone call or email to the WCC. Agencies sign a Memorandum of Understanding and work through the MSWIN User Checklist to get onboarded to the system.

What is communications interoperability?

Interoperability refers to the ability of emergency responders to share information via voice and data signals on demand, in real time, when needed and as authorized. For example, police and firefighters responding to an incident can talk to each other to coordinate efforts seamlessly across agencies.

What is a "Talkgroup"?

A talkgroup is to a trunked radio system (MSWIN) as a channel is to a conventional radio system — a talk path with a pre-determined name. Talkgroups enable organized communication between specific groups of users across the statewide network.

What does "Site Trunking" mean?

Site Trunking occurs when a tower site loses connectivity with the rest of the network. Radios associated with that site can still communicate with each other on the same talkgroup, but cannot reach radios on other sites until full connectivity is restored.

Is there a coverage guarantee?

MSWIN has a 97% all-weather mobile radio coverage guarantee statewide. Portable radio coverage is not guaranteed, however benchmark testing has produced above-average results in many regions of the state.

Ready to Join MSWIN?

The Wireless Communication Commission is here to help your agency leverage Mississippi's premier public safety communications platform.

412 East Woodrow Wilson Ave · Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: (601) 359-5333 · Fax: (601) 359-5362