AT&T says FirstNet unit grew 60% to a $1.7 billion business in 2021
FirstNet has been an “undisputed success” for AT&T, growing 60% in 2021 to generate $1.7 billion in revenue for the carrier giant that has been contracted to build and maintain…
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Annual Report to Congress Highlights 10 Years of Accomplishment for First Responder Network Authority
By First Responder Network Authority In this year’s Annual Report to Congress, the First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet Authority, celebrates its 10th anniversary. Through strong advocacy from the public…
FirstNet, built with AT&T, collaborates with SBC to offer in-building insights at IWCE 2022
FirstNet, built with AT&T, and the Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC) will collaborate to host multiple sessions at IWCE 2022 that are designed to educate the industry about AT&T’s commitment to…
FirstNet Authority Continues Trend of Clean Financial Audit
By Kim Farington, Chief Finance and Administrative Officer The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) received an unmodified, or clean, audit opinion on its financial statements for fiscal year (FY)…
Supporting Marshall Fire Responders with Priority Service and On-Demand Coverage
To support critical communication for responders, members of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) and FirstNet, Built with AT&T teams were on site supporting FirstNet network communications. By Tracey…
Congressional watchdog urges lawmakers to act to save FirstNet
A new report from the Government Accountability Office urged members of Congress this week to find a permanent home for FirstNet, the country’s dedicated public safety broadband network, before the statute for…
Val Demings Champions the First Responder Network Authority
This week, U.S. Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., showcased her proposal to “prevent the sunset of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), a nationwide broadband network for public safety communications” which “was created to fulfill…
FirstNet success means no need for hypothetical ‘shots’ need to be fired, Swenson says
As public-safety officials today commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the FirstNet Authority being created, the deployment of the FirstNet nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) has proceeded well enough that no…
FirstNet in the Field
How the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (PSBN)is Impacting First Responder Operationsand Supporting Innovations Report from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) Please click HERE to access the full report
NEWS FirstNet buildout on Band 14 spectrum will be completed this year, AT&T says FirstNet buildout on Band 14 spectrum will be completed this year, AT&T says
AT&T will complete the initial buildout of FirstNet during this calendar year—several months ahead of schedule—according to a regulatory filing submitted this week by AT&T, which is contracted by the…
AT&T lands $167M, 5-year FEMA contract
As an existing FirstNet user, FEMA can use FirstNet’s wireless capabilities for redundant or alternate access to the data networks The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency…
First responder technology to utilize satellites for connectivity
The event marked the first official visit for the FirstNet board members to the Navajo Nation, which included FirstNet board Chair Stephen Benjamin and Vice Chair Chief Richard Carrizzo. TOHAJIILEE,…
FirstNet’s CEO on 5G, priorities in 2022 and what’s next
Edward Parkinson this year is celebrating a full decade of work on what is today FirstNet. SOURCE: lightreading.com DATE: February 10, 2022 Roughly ten years ago he was a staffer…
FirstNet, Built with AT&T, teams with First H.E.L.P. to support First Responders with #ResponderReadiness Training
First H.E.L.P. and FirstNet Built with AT&T, team up to provide first responders world-class mental health training through #ResponderReadiness Workshop Series. NEWS/PRESS RELEASE AUBURN, MA, USA, February 8, 2022 — First…
FirstNet exceeds 3 million connections and 19,500 agencies, AT&T reports
FirstNet added more than 1 million connections last year, providing more than 3 million connections to more than 19,500 public-safety agencies at the end of 2021, according to figures reported…