Thousands in San Juan Puerto Rico Get Cell Service via AT&T’s Flying COW Drone
Thousands in San Juan Puerto Rico Get Cell Service via AT&T’s Flying COW Drone AT&T also views the LTE drone as an essential part of the nationwide public safety network…
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TJ Kennedy to leave FirstNet at end of year
FirstNet President TJ Kennedy will be leaving FirstNet at the end of the year to pursue private-sector opportunities associated with public-safety communications, Kennedy and FirstNet confirmed today Kennedy said it…
Utah Governor Herbert Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
The FirstNet plan and associated technology will give Utah and the nation the necessary tools to maximize public safety. Reston, Va., Nov. 6, 2017 – Utah is modernizing communication technology…
More Absurdities In The World Of Opt In And Opt Out
Let us start by laying the frame work here. Let’s say a good friend, spouse, family member wants your opinion on new clothes you are buying. Before they show you…
More than Half of America has Already Chosen to Transform First Responder Communications With FirstNet, AT&T
Public Safety Agencies Across the Country Have Begun Signing Up for FirstNet Service RESTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — States and territories are putting public safety first. As of…
Safety Network Delivers On Accessibility, Affordability (Florida Sheriff Opinion Article)
By Mike Adkinson, Sheriff Walton County Florida In September, as powerful hurricanes stacked up in a unrelenting line, Florida found itself in the path of destruction, along with Texas, Louisiana,…
AT&T Sr. VP Chris Sambar Responds to Verizon Congressional Testimony
AT&T Sr. Vice President Chris Sambar Comments on Verizon Written Testimony to U.S. Congress on November 1, 2017
AT&T Sr. VP Chris Sambar on Firstnet Benefits to Rural America
AT&T Sr. Vice President Chris Sambar Comments on Firstnet Benefits to Rural America to U.S. Congress on November 1, 2017
AT&T Sr. VP Chris Sambar Comments on FirstNet Network Upgrades
AT&T Sr. Vice President Chris Sambar Comments on 5G and Network Upgrades for FirstNet to U.S. Congress on November 1, 2017
AT&T Sr. VP Chris Sambar on FirstNet Priority & Preemption
AT&T Sr. Vice President Chris Sambar Comments on Firstnet Priority and Preemption in U.S. Congressional subcommittee on communications and technology on November 1, 2017.
Governor Wolf Announces Pennsylvania Joining National Emergency Broadband Network FirstNet
“As we have learned from recent events in many parts of the country, a vital component needed for coordinating a response is the ability for all responders on the scene…
South Carolina Governor McMaster Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
“Our public safety personnel need and deserve resources that will help keep them safe and allow them to deliver the best possible services for our communities, and that’s why I’m…
Oklahoma Governor Fallin Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
Oklahoma will take the necessary steps forward to provide a wireless broadband network to our dedicated first responders Reston, Va., Nov. 1, 2017 – Oklahoma is advancing communications capabilities for…
Rivada “Doth Protest Too Much”
By Richard Mirgon, Public Safety Consultant Over the last few days there have been a number of articles in different publications all having the same theme, no transparency from FirstNet/AT&T….
FirstNet is a Reality: What’s Next?
Recently, I spoke with a retired Assistant Chief from a major metropolitan Police Department who had some great insights about FirstNet that I believe are worth sharing. My friend worked…