What Fire Departments Can Expect From FirstNet, AT&T Deal
Dedicated access to the network and robust coverage in hard-to-reach areas are among the benefits fire departments may see As I have attended fire service events around the nation recently…
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Motorola To Be A Part Of FirstNet First Responder Network
Motorola Solutions will provide mobile apps, software and services for the FirstNet network as part of its role on the AT&T team Motorola Solutions will provide mobile apps, software and…
FirstNet’s Sue Swenson Expresses Confidence In AT&T’s Ability To Make Network Vision A Reality
Chairwoman Sue Swenson says early indications from AT&T officials make her confident that the carrier has the proper public-safety-centric focus to build the public-safety broadband network. AT&T still must complete…
AT&T Accelerates FirstNet Opt-In Timeline For States Eager To Participate
AT&T and FirstNet are slashing the opt-in timeline for the first responder network buildout, giving states eager to participate the ability to green light the project as soon as they’re…
FirstNet, AT&T Drop ‘Draft State Plan’ Term, Announce Process For Early ‘Opt-in’ Decisions
Governors will have an opportunity to accept FirstNet state plan for deploying a public-safety broadband network as soon as this month. Governors will have an opportunity to accept the FirstNet state plan…
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…
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.