Support FirstNet Reauthorization!
Read the letters of support and use your voice today! Sign the petition to support the reauthorization of the FirstNet Authority March 17, 2025 Recently, several organizations sent a letter to Representative…
FirstNet Features
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FirstNet’s dedication starts with a dedicated mobile core
At MWC Barcelona, AT&T’s Scott Agnew, president of FirstNet, discusses the public safety network’s capabilities and technology direction as competitors attempt to make inroads in the market. He also overviews…
True Blue Connection: AT&T and AST SpaceMobile Take Connectivity to New Heights
AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have successfully completed another video call by satellite to an everyday smartphone over AT&T spectrum. AT&T, in coordination with the FirstNet Authority, has already successfully tested…
Advocates gear up for FirstNet reauthorization push
Money for the dedicated public safety communications network runs out in 2027. Supporters don’t want to see the service interrupted given the good it has done already. Various groups, lawmakers…
Utilizing MCPTT over FirstNet and Verizon ‘best decision I’ve made,’ Georgia police chief says
Opting for an LTE-based mission-critical-push-to-talk (MCPTT) solution and abandoning land-mobile-radio (LMR) technology for vital public-safety communications is proving to be an operational and financial boon to the city of Dallas,…
Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA): Advancing Public Safety Communications for a Safer Future
by PSBTA Team The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) leads the charge in advancing public safety communication networks, equipping first responders with the tools they need to operate with greater…
Touchdowns and Terabytes: AT&T’s Data Drive to Victory
AT&T served as the MVP (Most Valuable Provider) by reliably connecting fans at home and in the dome, as well as first responders on FirstNet®, Built with AT&T. from game day…
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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