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…
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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…
Thunderbird and Whale: First-ever national exercise led by tribal nations tests communications capabilities
The next critical step was to get a FirstNet deployable on site. Thunderbird and Whale was the first-ever national-level exercise fully planned and executed by tribal nations. Lynda Zambrano, Executive Director of the…
FirstNet is applauded at council meeting
The Yucaipa City Council presented a report about the partnership’s success at the Five Winds Festival that was available through FirstNet at the Aug. 8 meeting. A proclamation certificate of…
5 Ways Your Wireless Network Can Improve Patient Care
In fact, FirstNet®, Built with AT&T, is a nationwide network built specifically for first responders. And that now includes healthcare professionals like you. The decision to switch to a new…
FirstNet and the five E’s of community risk reduction
FirstNet is an important tool for firefighters as they battle a fire. Outside the blazes, the network can also enhance the fire service’s community risk reduction efforts. At the FirstNet…
Across the Country, Local Public Safety Agencies Detail Value of FirstNet Adoption
First responders share success stories from deployment of the dedicated broadband network. The First Responder Network Authority recently released an annual report to Congress for 2021, titled “A Decade of Accomplishments,” revealing…
FirstNet Authority provides update on CEO search
Without a permanent CEO for three months, the FirstNet Authority has hired a recruitment firm that will conduct the search for a new CEO to succeed Ed Parkinson, according to…
What FirstNet Needs in a New CEO
By James Careless With the departure of FirstNet Authority (FNA) CEO Ed Parkinson in May 2022, the FNA is now seeking a new CEO. So far the search is unofficial,…
FirstNet Authority Board Approves FY23 Budget For Agency Operations, Network Investments
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE August 17, 2022 LOS ANGELES, CA – The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board today approved a $358 million budget package to fund the agency’s…
FirstNet PTT technical progress highlighted by AT&T at APCO 2022
FirstNet PTT—the mission-critical-push-to-talk (MCPTT) service launched in 2020—continues to evolve with the development of much-anticipated features like LMR interoperability and broadcast technology that will support one-to-many calls, an AT&T official…
FirstNet Makes Mission-Ready Communications Accessible to All First Responders
By Jason Porter, President, Public Sector and FirstNet, AT&T During everyday emergencies and large-scale disasters, first responders from different agencies and disciplines work together to help keep our communities safe. From the…
AT&T’s FirstNet Wireless Network– A Huge Relief For First Responders
FirstNet is a wireless network developed with AT&T expressly to cater to the needs of first responders. Wireless cell signals frequently become overloaded and degraded during a natural disaster, terrorist…