Telit LTE-M Modules Certified for Use on FirstNet®, Built with AT&T
Telit now has nine modules and data cards certified for use on FirstNet Jun 09, 2021, 09:00 ET LONDON, – Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced…
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Nurses to be Celebrated in Multi-Network Special
“We are fortunate to have FirstNet be a part of the “American Nurse Heroes” campaign “We are honored to be a part of a campaign that celebrates the courage, commitment,…
ThirdEye Now Available on FirstNet® Delivering Reliable Communications Capabilities for First Responders
Recently launched AR RespondEye Software Approved for use on FirstNet June 08, 2021 09:05 ET | Source: ThirdEye Gen PRINCETON, N.J., June 08, 2021 — ThirdEye, a leader in augmented and mixed reality…
AT&T Launches Animal Assisted Therapy for First Responders
‘Man’s Best Friend’ Comes to FirstNet: AT&T Launches Animal Assisted Therapy Initiative to Further Health & Wellness for America’s First Responders DALLAS, June 03, 2021 30+ “ROG the Dog” Therapy…
AT&T on track with FirstNet build, most challenging sites remain
AT&T is about a year ahead of schedule on its FirstNet build but will likely take until 2023 to complete the dedicated public safety network as remaining sites are some…
PSSA APPLAUDS FCC DECISION TO STAY PUBLIC SAFETY 4.9 GHz PROCEEDING.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2021 LAS VEGAS—The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) would like to thank the Federal Communications Commission for its recent decision to stay its September 30, 2020…
FCC approves stay order to halt leasing rules for 4.9 GHz spectrum
FCC commissioners this week released an order that grants a request from the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA), indefinitely suspending the 4.9 GHz rules passed last year that would have…
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security Awards AT&T 4 Task Orders With a Combined Value of $306 Million Over 12 Years To Transform its Networking Capabilities
They also provide DHS the option to access FirstNet®, Built with AT&T* – the only network built with public safety for public safety – to deliver reliable, always-on priority communications to its first responders and…
The FCC Should Not Take a Piecemeal Approach to Public Safety Spectrum
Lawrence J. Spiwak As the demand for mobile wireless services continues to explode, the search for underutilized spectrum that can be repurposed from low- to high-value commercial use never ends. For…
FirstNet, NVFC Collaborate to Give Away Pandemic Supplies
FirstNet has teamed-up with the National Volunteer Fire Council to donate pandemic supplies to volunteer fire and EMS departments. SOURCE: firehouse.com May 25, 2021 COVID-19 has had a significant impact…
PSAC Spring Business Meeting highlights FirstNet network innovation, expansion
By Kenzie Capece, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Earlier this month, the First Responder Network Authority’s (FirstNet Authority) Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) held its Spring Business Meeting to…
Penn State University Police adopt FirstNet communications platform for first responders
SOURCE: collegian.psu.edu DATE: May 25, 2021 Penn State University Police and Public Safety will be utilizing new technology titled “FirstNet” for first responders, according to a Tuesday release. READ FULL…
FirstNet Connects Tribal First Responders During Pandemic
By Adam Geisler, National Tribal Government Liaison, First Responder Network Authority For the past year, the National Tribal Emergency Management Council (NTEMC)(link is external) has served as a critical lifeline to tribal…
Tennessee board reports Nashville bombing impact on 911, future plans
“The Nashville bombing that impacted FirstNet users on Christmas Day is an example of how we have been able to work together to continuously improve the network and address resiliency…
FirstNet: Critical during Radiological Terrorism Exercise
Watch how public safety and government agencies use FirstNet® to prepare for the worst Radiological terrorism is a real threat. The San Francisco Bay Area ranks 5th nationally for a terrorist attack…