AT&T Hopes To Catch All With FirstNet
As states test waters, AT&T hopes to catch all with FirstNet States have started exploring alternatives to the $40-billion nationwide first responder network in the works by AT&T, but the…
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FCC Proposes FirstNet Opt-out Review Process For Consideration
FCC proposes FirstNet opt-out review process for consideration at June 22 meeting States and territories pursuing the “opt-out” alternative would need to complete an FCC review process that the agency hopes to…
First Responder Network Could Drive ARES Changes
“There is no substitute for eyes and ears on the ground in an emergency.” “Radio amateurs can and should continue to play an important part in supporting emergency communication.” …
AT&T Seeks Tough Standards For FirstNet Opt-Outs
AT&T wants tough standards for states that want to opt out and build their own system AT&T, which won the $6.5 billion contract to build and operate the planned…
FirstNet Draft State Plans Expected To Be Delivered Around June 19th
AT&T executive, John Donovan, says state and territory draft plans will be delivered on June 19, “give or take a day.” FirstNet plans to deliver draft state plans depicting the…
FirstNet: Connecting EMS To Improve On-Scene Triage, Care and Safety
Originally posted on EMS World on May 24, 2017 FirstNet has developed a video presentation to help the EMS community prepare for the rollout of the nationwide public safety broadband network. FirstNet represents…
What To Expect When You’re Expecting (A New LTE-Based Device For Public Safety)
About the Author: Roger Wespe is the National Public Safety Strategy and Technology Manager for Sonim Technologies. He can be reached at r.wespe@sonimtech.com. Now that AT&T has been awarded…
AT&T CEO Expects Accelerated FirstNet Buildout
CEO promises hardening, ‘ruthless preemption’ for public safety By Donnie Jackson, Urgent Communications AT&T expects to deploy the Band 14 FirstNet public-safety LTE network “much quicker” than the five-year schedule included in the request…
FirstNet: The Wait Is Almost Over
FirstNet is working to give public safety officials our own dedicated, nationwide wireless network so we won’t have to compete with private users for access during emergencies or natural disasters.
FirstNet Offers Ecosystem
Developer tools, an app store, and cybersecurity requirements will all be included for companies seeking to support public safety, a board member of the federal agency says.
Ultra-Rugged, Mission Critical LTE Handsets: Built for Public Safety
From FirstNet to the commercial network, Sonim has created a vision of a truly mission critical communications platform for public safety. Since 1997, Sonim has been in the wireless industry,…
FirstNet Honors Law Enforcement During Police Week
May 15, 2017 By Mike Bostic, FirstNet Senior Law Enforcement Advisor May 12 is the kickoff of a special week for law enforcement officers and their families. National Police Week…
All In: Betting Against Opt-Out
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.
Prepping for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network
The vision for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) is to provide comprehensive high-speed wireless communication services to more than 60,000 public safety and emergency response agencies.1 The First…
Nationwide Interoperable Public Safety Wireless Broadband Network
The leaders of Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) agencies across the country have joined together to form the Public Safety Alliance (PSA) to urge Congress to pass legislation…