FirstNet Texas Flood Update
As public safety’s partner, the FirstNet, Built with AT&T team is on the ground to help ensure first responders and those essential to their operations have the dedicated connectivity they require during…
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Pre-planning in Punxsutawney: How FirstNet supported Public Safety on Groundhog Day
The Pennsylvania State Police, in collaboration with local, state, and federal agencies, tapped into the FirstNet Authority’s Network Experience Engagement Program (NEEP) to ensure seamless communication and operational support for one of…
FirstNet Authority Workshops Help Public Safety Assess, Improve Operational Capabilities
Operational readiness is a cornerstone of effective public safety response. For agencies that rely on FirstNet, the nationwide broadband network dedicated to first responders, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet…
First responders to attend 2025 FirstNet Users Summit in Indianapolis
Public safety summit to highlight innovations in emergency communication FirstNet has announced the 2025 Vision FirstNet Users Summit, scheduled for September 8–11 in Indianapolis, as reported by FirstNet. The event will…
Slicing is not a replacement for spectrum sharing (Analyst Angle)
Some say 5G slicing is a viable alternative to spectrum sharing or private networks — but it suffers from severe constraints Some wireless industry commentators have suggested that “5G network…
PSBTA & PSSA Congratulate Olivia Trusty on Her Confirmation as a New Commissioner to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
by PSBTA Team | Jun 18, 2025 | News, Press Releases LAS VEGAS – On behalf of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) and the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA), we would like to congratulate…
APCO Joins International 5G Standards Meetings to Advance Public Safety Communications
Last week APCO took part in international 5G standards meetings held by 3GPP in Prague, Czech Republic to develop technical specifications for the 4.9 GHz spectrum band, an important step…
FirstNet Support for Public Safety – U.S. Army 250th Celebration
On June 13, dedicated FirstNet assets – including a FirstNet Satellite Cell on Light Truck (SatCOLT) and a FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployable (CRD)– were deployed to support federal, state, and local public safety near the Pentagon and Lincoln Memorial for the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday Parade and Celebration, which is being held from 6/13 – 6/14 in Washington, D.C.
Cannon cites commitment to public safety, improving FirstNet during first public speech
New FirstNet Authority CEO and Executive Director Michael Cannon recognized the FirstNet system’s success to date but emphasized that “we are far from done” in his first public speech since…
Former Washington State, Seattle tech leader Bill Schrier receives national award for public safety communications
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE June 4, 2025 Bellevue, Wash. — The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) today awarded Bill Schrier the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award (Harlin McEwen Award) for his…
Six trailblazers in public safety receive prestigious Patriot Award
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE June 4, 2025 Bellevue, Wash. – Today, six distinguished leaders in public safety received the First Responder Network Authority’s (FirstNet Authority) prestigious Patriot Award for their innovative use of broadband…
San Pasqual Band joins FirstNet public safety network
The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians is connecting its police, fire, education, public works and other departments to FirstNet, built with AT&T – the only network built with and…
Off to the races: FirstNet keeps Iowa responders in the fast lane
The Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa, consists of a main oval track and seven road course layouts, allowing it to host both NASCAR and IndyCar events. With 30,000 seats at…
FirstNet gives EMS best-in-class communications for worst-case scenarios
EMS personnel must be able to rely on their communications — especially during worst-case scenarios. In this dire situation, every member of the crew began handing over their personal cell…
FirstNet deployables provide on-demand coverage for public safety
In emergencies, communication is more than just a convenience — it’s a lifeline. When disaster strikes in remote regions or terrestrial communication networks fail, gaps in coverage can delay critical…