AT&T CEO on outage: “We let down many”
AT&T CEO John Stankey addressed the carrier’s massive Feb. 22 outage that impacted FirstNet and commercial service, stating in a letter to company employees that “we let down many of…
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Emergency communications operate despite AT&T outage
By JONATHAN STINSON Assistant editor Despite many AT&T customers on post being unable to use their wireless devices, first responders –who rely on AT&T’s FirstNet for some communications – were…
The Continued Fight to Support Our Heroes 9-11 Attacks Still Taking a Toll on First Responders
By Thomas O’Connor As we move toward the 22nd anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, it is important to keep the memories of the 2,977 who died…
FirstNet Connects Rural Colorado First Responders
The Elbert County Sheriff uses powerful broadband capabilities to enhance public safety. Southeast of Denver on the Colorado plains, Elbert County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. Covering approximately…
Fire Chief Wamsley: Preserve 4.9 GHZ for Public Safety
By James Careless According to the US Census Bureau, Rock Springs, Wyoming is a town of about 23,000 people. It covers about 19.6 square miles of high desert environment and…
Boosting School Safety Through Funding, FirstNet Technology
By James Careless According to CNN, there have been at least 12 school shootings as of February 16, 2024. Seven people were killed and at least 19 injured. Nine attacks…
Versatile FirstNet deployables for any scenario
By Harry Markley, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority When you think of FirstNet deployables, you might think of traditional SatCOLTs, but the fleet is more than just…
FirstNet Authority, AT&T Announce 10-Year Investment to Transform America’s Public Safety Broadband Network
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE February 13, 2024 First Responder Communication Stay at the Forefront of Innovation with 5G Upgrades, Coverage Enhancements, and Mission-Critical Services. Key Takeaways: The First Responder Network…
Two law-enforcement groups express support for nationwide FirstNet Authority role at 4.9 GHz
Multiple public-safety organizations recently have submitted filings to the FCC about the 4.9 GHz, including two key law-enforcement organizations that expressed support for a proposal that would grant the FirstNet…
There is no choice: 4.9 GHz belongs to Public Safety
By Michael Barnbeck “Who should control the 4.9 GHz public safety spectrum?” The crux of the issue is whether this spectrum should be assigned to the FirstNet Authority, so all…
Super-sizing safety communications for the Big Game
Before the grass was even fully grown for the Big Game this weekend in Las Vegas, the First Responder Network Authority — or FirstNet Authority — team had scoured the Raiders’ stadium…
Kansas uses cutting-edge technology to enhance 911 services
Michele Abbott, Scott Ekberg, and Sherry Massey of the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council — the organization overseeing the delivery of 911 services and strategies for future enhancements in the state…
FCC approves rules expanding network-outage reporting, seeks comments on FirstNet Authority obligations
FCC commissioners have voted unanimously to approve rules that mandate affected service providers submit Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) reports daily that outline network outages after a disaster and expands…
While State And Local Budgets Experience A Squeeze, Siyata Mobile Provides Police With Affordable And Modern Communication Technology
By Doug Clark Now, several years after the pandemic, many state and local governments are expected by many to experience budget cuts. In 2023, President Biden rescinded approximately $30 billion…
FirstNet Authority approves investment to evolve FirstNet to full 5G capabilities
FirstNet Authority board members today voted unanimously to fund the completion of the FirstNet system’s ability to deliver full 5G services to public-safety subscribers, although the exact amount of the…