FirstNet will distribute its final state plans—described as “official” state plans—next week to governors in most states and territories, which will start the statutory 90-day process for these governors to…
Rival networks “need to be fully interoperable with the AT&T core — fully interoperable,” so that emergency personnel do not encounter problems. AT&T (T) warned Tuesday that any states opting…
By Richard Mirgon, Public Safety Consultant As a Verizon 911 customer for many years in the late 90’s and early 2000 they provided very good service. That ended when…
AT&T not only is committed to meeting the public-safety-grade requirements stipulated by FirstNet, but it also is committing to an “ongoing dialog” with organizations like NPSTC and with states, which…
Opting in would put advanced tools into the hands of Georgia’s public safety community, allowing it to be better prepared for any event, whether small or large. By Ed Davis, former…
“I love it when a plan comes together” — kind of like what the folks at AT&T Wireless are probably thinking these days. By Lawrence R. Krevor Some of us…
With 20 of the 56 U.S. states and territories having made “opt-in” decisions, FirstNet has received “opt-in” notification from 35.7% of all governors. Nebraska has accepted the nationwide public-safety broadband…
“We are convinced that improving the communication between the components of public safety will be for the betterment of the people of Puerto Rico.” AN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 31,…
Governor Haslam’s decision will help deliver innovation and interoperability to emergency personnel across Tennessee’s diverse landscape – including its rural, mountainous and remote areas, as well as federal lands. FirstNet…
Opting in will give emergency teams a better and certainly more affordable way to share crucial data during emergencies. I’ve served as a law enforcement official in Iowa for nearly…
Putting this technology in the hands of our public safety personnel brings us closer to building a safer Alaska. ESTON, Va., Aug. 30, 2017 – Alaska is modernizing communications technology…
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) publishes its final rule outlining the criteria and processes for it annual review of fees established and collected by FirstNet—a review that will…
States owe it to their residents – and their pocketbooks – to opt-in to FirstNet. It will not only save taxpayers money, but may also help responders better save their…
From offering input as to the definition of public safety responder, to publicly stating its views as to Opt-Out being a false choice, APCO has been and will continue to be a voice in support of FirstNet and their partner, AT&T.
Governors will have the most crucial financial information when they receive final state plans from FirstNet next month, but the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) review process may not…