The FirstNet Authority Leadership Changes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2025 LAS VEGAS— Many sources have reported that Joe Wassel, the CEO of FirstNet, is retiring. “On behalf of the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance, (PSSA) we…
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FirstNet Expands Public Safety’s Dedicated Connectivity with 1,000 New Sites Nationwide
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With FCC Authorization, FirstNet, Built with AT&T Envisions Satellite Connectivity Trials Later This Year
AST SpaceMobile and AT&T are working to bring direct-to-cellular connectivity to first responders on FirstNet via BlueBird satellites Key Takeaways: Working alongside AT&T, AST SpaceMobile has been granted permission to…
PERSPECTIVE: Why FirstNet Offers Public Safety the Communication Evolution It Deserves
ByRobert W. Patterson Shortly after beginning my career with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the late 1980s, a tragic event occurred that left a lasting impact on countless lives,…
Understanding Mission Critical Communications for Public Safety
Discover the importance of mission critical communication for public safety. Learn how effective comms can enhance critical incident management.
Is FirstNet in jeopardy? No way, according to AT&T
Given all the budget cuts happening in Washington, D.C., under Trump 2.0, Fierce wondered how FirstNet, the government-authorized wireless network for public safety, will fare. Is there any chance it…
T-Mobile user’s Starlink experience has some wondering if carrier chose the wrong partner
T-Mobile and SpaceX’s satellite-powered direct-to-cell service doesn’t live up to expectations, according to some users who have been accepted into the beta program. SOURCE: pphonearena.com DATE: April 1, 2025 T-Mobile has partnered…
Events
APCO-PSBTA Public Safety Communications Event
The Technology Sessions: 4.9 GHz and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Location: The City Club of Washington 555 13th Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20004
Dates & Times: March 18, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. March 19, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon
Cost: $500 for commercial employees Free for government employees
Join the Technology Sessions to learn more about 4.9 GHz and AI. This is a 2-day event discussing the innovations and evolutions in public safety communications. There will be public safety subject matter experts, end users, and technology innovators discussing the importance of 4.9 GHz and AI. Each day will conclude with a focus group discussion, providing ample opportunities to network, make connections, share insights, and analyze data.
On Day 1, you’ll learn about the history of the 4.9 GHz band, licensing, incumbent use of the spectrum, and the importance of a Band Manager. Day 2 will focus on AI, what it means to public safety communications, how it will interface with public safety broadband, what the future landscape looks like for this type of technology, and the potential impact.
There is limited seating for this event.
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