Kansas taps AT&T to boost fire, police communications in emergencies
Fire, police, medical and other first responders in Kansas will gain dedicated wireless services in emergencies under the state’s FirstNet deal with AT&T.
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Arizona becomes second state to ‘opt-in’ to FirstNet after issuing RFP for alternative RAN
Arizona yesterday accepted the FirstNet deployment plan to build the nationwide public-safety broadband networks (NPSBN) within its borders, making it the 12th state to “opt-in” and just the second state to make the decision after previously issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to build an alternative LTE radio access network (RAN).
PSAP personnel to receive priority, preemptive access on FirstNet
Dispatchers, call-takers and other personnel working in public-safety answering points will have priority access immediately to FirstNet—and preemptive access by the end of the year—FirstNet officials announced this week during the APCO 2017 show.
NG911 and FirstNet: Breaking down the differences
The National 911 Program and NASNA teamed up to create a guide to help authorities better understand how to use NG911 and FirstNet.
Kansas to Transform Communications for Public Safety
Kansas is transforming public safety communications by opting in to FirstNet. Today, Governor Sam Brownback announced his decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community.
Arizona to Transform Communications for Public Safety
The State of Arizona is opting into FirstNet. With this decision, FirstNet and AT&T* will deliver a specialized wireless broadband network to Arizona’s public safety community. This makes Arizona the 13th state or territory in the country to bring first responders advanced technologies that will help them save lives and protect communities.
EFJohnson Demonstrates Latest Public Safety Communication Innovations at APCO 2017
EF Johnson Technologies, Inc., P25 specialist for JVCKENWOOD Corporation, will introduce its latest innovations in public safety technology at the 2017 APCO International’s annual conference inDenver on August 13-16 in booth #1315:
“It Will Save Lives”
I was having a conversation the other day where an associate was telling me about a conversation with a state official and was asked “tell me why I need FirstNet in ten words or less?” I jumped in and said well I can do it in four words. He asked how. I said “It will save lives”.
‘FirstNet’ Game Changer for Emergency Response (Opinion)
The Pulse nightclub shooting showed how critical inter-departmental coordination is in responding to cross jurisdictional situations — where firefighters, EMS and police must all communicate.
High-speed network aids first responders
FirstNet is the long overdue result of the communications barrier first responders experienced on Sept. 11, 2001. Following the attacks, Congress observed — as we all did — that public safety needed a network dedicated to their communications. This need continues today.
Whitepaper: Schedule Express Utilizes a SaaS Model
Schedule Express addresses complex scheduling challenges and needs via a hosted solution which will automate scheduling procedures and will optimize highly trained workforce resources, process enhancements and technological enablement solutions.
Sonim Helps Public Safety Get FirstNet-Ready at APCO 2017
Sonim Technologies, the global leader in mission critical LTE-based handsets for public safety, is teaming up with more than a dozen technology leaders at the APCO Annual Conference and Expo in Denver, Aug. 13-16
Sheriffs: With FirstNet Set to Launch, Make the Public Safety Network Yours
The National Sheriffs’ Association has long been a leading advocate for this network. Sheriffs from around the country joined together and linked up with leaders from the fire service and EMS communities to fight for the creation of FirstNet. We now have chance to turn this vision into reality by encouraging our states to join the FirstNet Network.
AT&T CFO: FirstNet’s prioritized service for public safety ‘a challenge’ to net neutrality
During an appearance this morning at an investor event, AT&T’s CFO pointed out that FirstNet’s pre-emption requirements for public safety users present “a challenge with the net neutrality process because you are giving prioritized service to police, firefighters.”
Verizon Tries to Maintain Stake in Public Safety as FirstNet Opt-Ins Stack Up
AT&T may have been awarded the FirstNet build contract, but rival U.S. wireless carrier Verizon said it plans to continue offering public safety solutions to states regardless of their opt-in status.