AT&T Networks Prepare for Hurricane Ian
AT&T* is ready for Hurricane Ianwith an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby to support impacted communities and public safety on FirstNet® – America’s public safety network. …
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FirstNet Authority CEO job posted officially, application deadline set for Oct. 24
Candidates interested in leading the FirstNet Authority can submit applications through the federal government’s online job portal during the next month, according to information released yesterday. SOURCE: Urgent Communications DATE:…
Miovision Offers FirstNet Ready® Smart Intersection Platform for Public Safety
Los Angeles, September 20, 2022 – ITS World Congress — Miovision Core® DCM – a smart intersection platform that enables cities and towns to modernize their traffic signal networks – is…
FirstNet Authority Board member advocates for mindfulness in public safety
By First Responder Network Authority Chief Sylvia Moir is a police executive with more than three decades of local police practice and over a decade of experience as a chief of…
FirstNet officials share details on in-building offering that is free to public safety
FirstNet officials recently released more information about an in-building-coverage initiative that lets primary-agency customers install AT&T Cell Booster Pro devices—at no cost to the agency—in facilities that house public-safety personnel,…
When Wildfires Spark, FirstNet Wildfire Response Team is Ready
By Fred Scalera, Director, FirstNet Response Operations Group at AT&T and former first responder All it takes for fire to blaze is a little fuel and a spark. Add some…
Drones keep firefighters safe during fertilizer plant blaze
By Gary McCarraher, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Fire departments around the country are investing in drone technology to keep firefighters safe. Division Chief Dan Cremeans of the Durham…
Strengthening Our Nation’s Preparedness with a Public Safety Broadband Network
By Stephen Benjamin September marks the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. It is also National Preparedness Month, which raises awareness about the need to be ready for any and all emergencies….
Public Safety Advocate: FCC Receiver NOI; Will Broadband Replace LMR? (Yet Again)
All Things FirstNet continues with ‘The Best of Andy’ Welcome to the last Advocate for the month of April 2022. This month’s FirstNet (Built with AT&T) statistics as of the 22nd show two…
FirstNet Expands 5G and In-Building Connectivity for First Responders
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE What’s the news? FirstNet, Built with AT&T(link is external) covers more first responders than any network in the country. And as America’s public safety wireless communications provider, AT&T(link is…
New radios link school security with law officials in case of an emergency
The phones are part of AT&T’s FirstNet system and are unique because It also serves as a police radio. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Communication plays a vital role during an…
FirstNet Authority initiates CEO search, spectrum-license renewal process
As expected, the FirstNet Authority recently took its first steps toward hiring a new CEO to lead the organization and to secure an FCC license renewal to the 700 MHz…
Public Safety Advocate: FCC 4.9 GHz Reply Comments; FirstNet Authority and FirstNet (Built with AT&T)–Still Being Confused; Broadband/LMR PTT Nationwide Interoperability–Still Waiting
Unfortunately Andy is still unable to write his Public Safety Advocate. Therefore, once again, ATFN staff is posting “The Best of Andy” past articles. As you saw, last week we…
FirstNet Authority’s Broadband Integration Guide, Collaboration with Indian Gaming Association
To help tribal first responders integrate broadband, the FirstNet Authority developed the “Preparing for Public Safety Broadband: Considerations for Tribal Public Safety Planning” guide. The guide is a “go-to” resource…
FirstNet Expands 5G and In-Building Connectivity for First Responders
FirstNet®, Built with AT&T covers more first responders than any network in the country. And as America’s public safety wireless communications provider, AT&T* is furthering their critical communications by expanding 5G on…