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.
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.”
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.
“As wildfires across the state impact our communities and our hometowns, it’s critical that we support the efforts of the men and women protecting Montana with all resources available.” RESTON,…
With FirstNet’s historic announcement of its selection of AT&T as its partner, we are about to achieve the promise of a state-of-the-art, nationwide, interoperable public safety broadband network.
As the initial comment period for state plans closes, the coordinating agency’s president reflects on what’s happened so far and what’s next. TJ Kennedy wasn’t sure whether a public-private partnership…
With his decision, FirstNet and AT&T will deliver a specialized wireless broadband network to Maine’s first responders and bring advanced technologies that will help them save lives and protect communities….
The action makes Michigan the ninth state to “opt-in” to the FirstNet system—and the first among the states that issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a vendor partner under…
“This initiative puts Michigan at the forefront once again for public safety and public service.” RESTON, Va., August 3, 2017 – On behalf of Governor Rick Snyder, Lt. Gov. Brian…
At a recent national gathering of police commanders and telecommunications executives, one executive lamented: “What company sends its employees into the field without a smartphone? Cops do. They give them…
“We have to keep doing more to keep our communities safe.” RESTON, Va., Aug. 1, 2017 – New Mexico is paving the way for advancements in public safety communications technology….
First-of-its-Kind Solution Will Spur Investment and Modernize Public Safety Communications across the Territory. RESTON, Va., Aug. 1, 2017 – The U.S. Virgin Islands is leading the way to modernize communications…
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So, let’s talk about something that so far doesn’t seem to be getting much attention. So many articles talk about the states opting in or opting out. They talk about…