AT&T/FirstNet Readies Super Bowl LVII Communications
As thousands of fans pack into State Farm Stadium this Sunday for Super Bowl LVII, they will have ample wireless connectivity. More importantly, so will police and other first responders….
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Push-to-talk on FirstNet for emergency managers: Delivering situational awareness in the field and the EOC
By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Emergency management thrives on good communications. One FirstNet tool that aids communications is push-to-talk on hand-held mobile devices. Push-to-talk…
Into The Unknown The Paramedics Journey
Former United States Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona Joins Paramedic Documentary asCo-Producer with “Emergency!” Stars Randy Mantooth and Kevin Tighe FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2023 LOS ANGELES—Richard Carmona, MD,…
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile Tout Super Bowl Updates
Major U.S. telecom operators announced network upgrades to meet expected traffic demands of this week’s NFL Super Bowl – both within the stadium and in the greater Phoenix region. (Editors note; AT&T…
PulsePoint: Accessing the Closest Help to Treat Cardiac Arrests
By James Careless Every day in the United States, about 1,000 people suffer cardiac arrests. Every minute thatpasses between a cardiac arrest and the administration of aid decreases their chance…
Cradlepoint 5G Solutions Now FirstNet Trusted™ for in-vehicle, fixed site, and IoT Connectivity
Enhanced service unlocks the freedom for first responder agencies to use FirstNet and 5G virtually anywhere in the country BOISE, Idaho, Feb. 01, 2023– Cradlepoint, a global leader in cloud-delivered LTE…
Compact rapid deployables help Oregon public safety prepare for earthquakes
By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority FirstNet enables first responders to prepare for all types of disasters and events — natural and manmade, predictable and…
AT&T wireless growth keyed by FirstNet—now provides 24,000 agencies with 4.4 million connections
AT&T this week reported that FirstNet ended 2022 supporting more than 24,000 public-safety agencies with “about” 4.4 million connections, including 377,000 connections that were added during the last three months…
Truly “Man’s Best Friend” for Public Safety and National Defense
Our robotic dogs can support public safety agencies and organizations on FirstNet® – the nation’s only network built with and for America’s first responders. What has 4 legs, can recognize your face, and precisely…
In-building solution boosts FirstNet inside police headquarters at no extra cost
The FirstNet Authority’s most recent investment brings better indoor FirstNet coverage to small and mid-sized sheriff and police headquarters. With this new program, agencies can install up to 50 devices across multiple…
FirstNet Expansion Makes a Difference for State and Local Public Safety Agencies
A large number of networking devices can make use of the dedicated first responder spectrum. Recently, a bomb threat in rural Stephenson County, Ill., 120 miles northwest of Chicago, tested the…
Social Mobile Delivers FirstNet Capable RHINO T8 for Public Safety
RHINO T8 Tablet Certified and Approved for use on FirstNet, Built with AT&T Miami, FL, January 24, 2023 – Social Mobile, an enterprise mobility solutions provider specializing in Android Enterprise development,…
FCC approves new 4.9 GHz rules for public safety, with secondary non-public-safety use
FCC commissioners this week unanimously agreed on new rules for 50 MHz of 4.9 GHz spectrum, establishing a nationwide framework with a single band manager but one that is designed…
PSSA APPLAUDS FCC DECISION TO PROTECT PUBLIC SAFETY 4.9
GHz SPECTRUM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2023 LAS VEGAS—Yesterday the FCC released their Seventh Report and Order and NinthFurther Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the 4.9 GHz spectrum. This rulemaking notonly protects…
Versaterm Acquires Smartphone Body and Dash Camera Software Provider Visual Labs, Inc.
The company aims to enhance its public safety solutions portfolio with field-ready mobile technology, real-time situational awareness and cloud-based digital evidence management OTTAWA, Ontario – Jan. 19, 2023 PRESS RELEASE…