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…
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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…
Texas First Responders get a Boost in Wireless Communications
New Infrastructure Will Help Advance Public Safety, Improve Connectivity for Area Residents, Businesses and Visitors SOURCE: pipelinepub.com DATE: May 2021 Texas’ first responders are getting a major boost in their…
New AT&T Cybersecurity Solution Helps Government Agencies
New AT&T Cybersecurity Solution to Help U.S. Federal, State and Local Government Agencies Detect and Respond Faster to Digital Risks AT&T Threat Detection and Response for Government meets key security…
Diga-Talk+ 9751 Portable Push-To-Talk Radio is Now Available on FirstNet®, Delivering Reliable Communications Solutions for Public Safety
JOLIET, Ill., May 18, 2021 — A Beep/Diga-Talk+ today announced that its DTP-9751 portable radio is available for use on FirstNet®. The DTP-9751 is a dedicated Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) device for FirstNet extended…
Rescue 42 increasing manufacturing capacity amid growing Compact Rapid Deployable interest, CEO says
Early interest in the Compact Rapid Deployable (CRD) for FirstNet has been so great that solution provider Rescue 42 is increasing its manufacturing capacity “dramatically,” according to Rescue 42 CEO…