January 26, 2021 The first-ever, nationwide mission-critical standards-based push-to-talk solution to launch in the U.S. now supports LTE interoperability with Land-Mobile Radio (LMR) systems. FirstNet® – America’s public safety network – now gives public safety agencies…
The following is a statement from Edward Parkinson, CEO of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), on key network developments: The FirstNet Authority is pleased to see the adoption of…
FirstNet® MegaRange™, Z-Axis, Compact Rapid Deployables, and LMR Interoperability for Push-To-Talk Solutions Launch to Help Public Safety on their Lifesaving Missions AT&T Innovation Earns Third Consecutive Frost & Sullivan Public…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 27, 2021 LAS VEGAS, Nev.— The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) and the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) congratulates Ms. Jessica Rosenworcel on her appointment as…
FirstNet – America’s public safety network – has launched new solutions to help first responders across the U.S. better connect to each other and the information they need to carry out their…
Using spectrum above 3-GHz will require too many radio towers and radio sites. Thus 4.9-GHz should not be used in an effort to close the digital divide because it is…
Connection matters…when first responders get a call, FirstNet, America’s public safety network, is there for our first responders and the communities they serve no matter where their mission takes them….
By Kyle S. Richardson, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Emergency management thrives on good communication, and good communication is based on good information—pertinent, timely information. As a…
By Dean Prochaska, Senior Director of Standards, First Responder Network Authority Highlights The fourth quarterly 3GPP Plenary e-meetings of 2020 recently concluded. At these December meetings, the 3GPP momentum continued…
The FirstNet network offers first responders and those critical to their response a purpose-built experience they can’t get anywhere else. That includes truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it. FirstNet…
By Timothy Pierce, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority The Green Bay Police Department (GBPD) is the main law enforcement agency for the Green Bay Packers professional football…
By Lori Stone, FirstNet Authority Senior Public Safety Advisor Buses taking students to and from schools in Carroll County, Maryland are now equipped with FirstNet. With these advanced communication capabilities,…
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE January 8, 2021 The Christmas Day bombing of an AT&T building in Nashville remains under investigation, and restoration of the damaged and destroyed buildings, property, and…
by Nursekeith | Jan 8, 2021 On episode 303 of The Nurse Keith Show, Keith interviews Dr. Anna Fitch Courie, the Director of Responder Wellness for AT&T FirstNet. Wireless infrastructure for emergency response…
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE January 1, 2020 On Christmas morning, a motorhome packed with explosives detonated directly in front of the AT&T central office facility in Nashville. The bombing resulted…