Articles by Editorial Staff
AT&T uses amphibious vehicle to restore service
Clean up efforts are underway in Florida after hurricane Ian left behind a trail of destruction. Now, AT&T is working to restore phone service in impacted areas. On Sanibel Island,…
Las Vegas Inaugural FirstNet Users’ Conference a Resounding Success
PSBTA Vision 2022 conference in Las Vegas brought together first responders, technology experts, and equipment manufacturers NEWS / PRESS RELEASE LAS VEGAS, Sept. 29, 2022 — Build it, and they…
FirstNet growth and capabilities (Part 1)
By Edward (Ted) Dempsey As most of my colleagues know I have been a huge fan of FirstNet and been on the train since the 90’s when we thought 150khz…
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. …
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…