AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have successfully completed another video call by satellite to an everyday smartphone over AT&T spectrum. AT&T, in coordination with the FirstNet Authority, has already successfully tested…
AUSTIN, Texas — As wildfires ravaged Pacific Palisades and other parts of Southern California, a critical breakdown in communication systems left first responders scrambling and residents desperate to connect with loved…
Money for the dedicated public safety communications network runs out in 2027. Supporters don’t want to see the service interrupted given the good it has done already. Various groups, lawmakers…
Opting for an LTE-based mission-critical-push-to-talk (MCPTT) solution and abandoning land-mobile-radio (LMR) technology for vital public-safety communications is proving to be an operational and financial boon to the city of Dallas,…
by PSBTA Team The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) leads the charge in advancing public safety communication networks, equipping first responders with the tools they need to operate with greater…
AT&T served as the MVP (Most Valuable Provider) by reliably connecting fans at home and in the dome, as well as first responders on FirstNet®, Built with AT&T. from game day…
As the neutral host provider, AT&T serves as the MVP (Most Valuable Provider) at the Superdome Key Takeaways: AT&T has pulled out all the stops to ensure fans enjoy fast…
By James Careless The application of artificial intelligence (AI) to first responder communications, advances in 5G, and the reauthorization of FirstNet are the big trends that the experts see dominating…
As a public safety partner, the FirstNet team – in collaboration with local AT&T teams and AT&T Network Disaster Recovery – have been on the ground since day one to…
FirstNet supports more than 6.7 million connections for more than 29,500 public-safety agencies as of the end of 2024, according to information released by AT&T, the contractor of the nationwide…
By James Careless Since its inception in 2012, the FirstNet Authority has done great things for public safety communications in the United States. The most significant of these is the…
The FirstNet Authority Board will convene an open public meeting of the Board and Board Committees. VIEW MEETING DETAILS
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Roadmap is our guide to the future of FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network. DOWNLOAD ROADMAP (PDF)
America was struck by tragedy early in 2025. From natural disasters to mass casualty incidents — and even acts of terrorism — these events tested the resolve of our country…
On-duty firefighters die from sudden cardiac events at twice the rate of law enforcement officers and four times the rate of other emergency responders. Early detection can help save lives by catching…