Some say 5G slicing is a viable alternative to spectrum sharing or private networks — but it suffers from severe constraints Some wireless industry commentators have suggested that “5G network…
Public safety summit to highlight innovations in emergency communication FirstNet has announced the 2025 Vision FirstNet Users Summit, scheduled for September 8–11 in Indianapolis, as reported by FirstNet. The event will…
by PSBTA Team | Jun 18, 2025 | News, Press Releases LAS VEGAS – On behalf of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) and the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA), we would like to congratulate…
Last week APCO took part in international 5G standards meetings held by 3GPP in Prague, Czech Republic to develop technical specifications for the 4.9 GHz spectrum band, an important step…
On June 13, dedicated FirstNet assets – including a FirstNet Satellite Cell on Light Truck (SatCOLT) and a FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployable (CRD)– were deployed to support federal, state, and local public safety near the Pentagon and Lincoln Memorial for the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday Parade and Celebration, which is being held from 6/13 – 6/14 in Washington, D.C.
New FirstNet Authority CEO and Executive Director Michael Cannon recognized the FirstNet system’s success to date but emphasized that “we are far from done” in his first public speech since…
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE June 4, 2025 Bellevue, Wash. — The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) today awarded Bill Schrier the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award (Harlin McEwen Award) for his…
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE June 4, 2025 Bellevue, Wash. – Today, six distinguished leaders in public safety received the First Responder Network Authority’s (FirstNet Authority) prestigious Patriot Award for their innovative use of broadband…
The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians is connecting its police, fire, education, public works and other departments to FirstNet, built with AT&T – the only network built with and…
The Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, consists of a main oval track and seven road course layouts, allowing it to host both NASCAR and IndyCar events. With 30,000 seats at…
EMS personnel must be able to rely on their communications — especially during worst-case scenarios. In this dire situation, every member of the crew began handing over their personal cell…
In emergencies, communication is more than just a convenience — it’s a lifeline. When disaster strikes in remote regions or terrestrial communication networks fail, gaps in coverage can delay critical…
AT&T is the first company with a Nationwide Disaster Response Program certified by Homeland Security, designed to keep customers and first responders connected AT&T is committed to keeping its customers…
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The dedicated public safety broadband network of the United States, known as FirstNet, and built by AT&T under federal contract after the 9/11 attacks is pending reauthorization by Congress according…
PRESS RELEASE May 01, 2025 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Mike Cannon has been named the Executive Director and CEO…