Protecting the bustling population in Roseburg, Oregon and coordinating a large team of police officers requires reliable communication tools. For the Roseburg Police Department, the FirstNet network has been a…
First responders nationwide are better connected and safer because he took up their cause The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) mourns the passing of former U.S. Senator John D. “Jay”…
Every day, first responders answer the call—often without knowing what they will face. They care for our communities during moments that demand courage, compassion, and extraordinary commitment. On National First…
New Infrastructure Will Help Advance Public Safety, Strengthen Connectivity for Area Residents and Visitors AT&T, in a public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), has added two…
Nationwide public safety broadband kept responders connected across jurisdictions during a massive multistate disaster response. In the aftermath of the catastrophic July 2025 flooding along the Guadalupe River in Central…
How does a hospital system restore life-saving communications after a cyberattack or during a planned fiber outage? For Maryland Healthcare Coalition Region V, the answer is a robust, layered communications…
by PSBTA Team | Oct 12, 2026 | Press Releases The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) will bring public safety leaders, first responders, technology experts and industry partners together…
For transportation agencies, communication is critical to keeping roads open, crews safe, and operations moving, especially in rural states where terrain and distance can challenge traditional networks. At the West…
The First Responder Network Authority works with the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) Tribal Advisory Group (TAG) to understand the unique communications needs and priorities of tribal public safety. The…
New Framework Challenges Agencies to Rethink How They Build Resilient, Interoperable Communications Networks A new whitepaper hosted by the PSBTA, “ Broadband First: A Strategic Investment Framework for Public Safety…
PSBTA honors Scott Agnew, Jim Pasco, Patrick Yoes, Stephen Devine, and Chief Brad Ventura for advancing FirstNet and the Public-Safety Community LAS VEGAS, Nev. (September 24, 2026) – The 2026…
At the recent Vision 2026: FirstNet Users Summit, hosted by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA), there was a big US map on display for attendees to stick pins…
Search and rescue in rural America can be especially challenging. In many operations, the teams need to communicate across large distances, maintain situational awareness as a unit, and send emergency…
Selection Efforts to begin the process of selecting a 4.9 GHz band manager are expected to start in January, after the members of a selection committee are chosen by the…
Key Takeaways: AT&T teams are preparing for Tropical Storm Nolo in Hawaii. The AT&T Weather Operations Center is monitoring conditions to help reduce possible impacts to our network, while prioritizing…