The Fire Chief of the island of Maui, which experience deadly wildfires in August 2023, recounts what actually happened The 2023 Maui wildfires highlighted the immense challenges emergency responders face…
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) is honored to feature a panel at the 2026 Vision Summit on the July 2026 DC Circuit ruling on the 4.9 GHz band, The 4.9 Ruling Is Here—What’s Your Next Step? on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 9:30 am – 10:00 am. The panel includes leaders from the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) and the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) Chief Richard Carrizzo (Ret), Chief Jeff Johnson (Ret), and Dick Mirgon.
The PSSA/PSBTA applaud today’s unanimous DC Circuit panel decision upholding the FCC’s 4.9 GHz decision.
Session to Highlight Hybrid Devices Bridging Broadband and LMR Bridging Broadband and LMR: FirstNet Fusion and the Rise of Hybrid Devices” will explore how public safety agencies can modernize their communications…
As the World Cup unfolds in North America, all eyes have turned to Dallas — the city hosting the most games in the United States. Large-scale events like this pose…
AT&T in public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), added a new 5G cell site in Horseshoe Beach as a direct result of state and local public safety…
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association will host a collaborative session at the 2026 Vision FirstNet Users Summit to bring tribal leaders and public safety professionals together to advance resilience,…
This week, our nation will celebrate America’s 250th birthday and FirstNet®, Built with AT&T is keeping public safety ready for celebrations of every size, from hometown parades and community gatherings to the country’s…
News / Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has appointed four public safety, technology, and business…
At a middle school in New Hampshire, innovation recently took flight. A law enforcement drone competition brought public safety agencies from across the region together to practice their skills, test…
Scott Agnew, president of AT&T’s FirstNet unit, highlights the evolution of the FirstNet network since the RFP for the program was released 10 years ago. SOURCE: Urgent Communications DATE: June…
In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), emergency communications planning begins with a simple reality: help is far away. SOURCE: The First Responder Network Authority Blog DATE: June…
By Staff Writer Recently there have been several stories describing what public safety interoperability is and how FirstNet users should “enjoy” the benefits of interoperable networks. The authors apparently aren’t…
As the country prepares for one of the world’s biggest sporting events, FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – the largest network for public safety – is supporting first responders to help keep fans,…
First responders are preparing for a massive communications surge as Kansas City prepares to host World Cup matches, with specialized network equipment positioned across the region to handle an expected…