FirstNet Response
We thank first responders for being FIRST to put other’s lives before their own and we are committed to providing them with dedicated, reliable communication when and where they need…
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ATFN Weekly News Update April 13 2020
ATFN weekly news update for April 13, 2020. Discussion on grants, Website and new offer.
AT&T to Support Nurses and Physicians With Three Months of Free Service on FirstNet Network
Since They Are Here For Us, We Are Here for Them…AT&T Has Some Good News For Nurses and Physicians On The Frontlines DALLAS, April 12, 2020 AT&T* delivered “Some Good News”…
AT&T Reveals COVID-19 Impact on Networks: Traffic is Way Up
The use of AT&T and its FirstNet network for first responders has increased overall and especially for voice, with Wi-Fi calling doubled over that of a typical pre-coronavirus day. SOURCE:…
5 ways FirstNet helps healthcare providers
Enabling fast, reliable communication for COVID-19 response and other emergencies An emergency isn’t a single moment in time. After the initial crisis comes the aftermath; victims, families, and emergency personnel…
AT&T expedites cell tower deployment to support COVID-19 medical facility
The FCC also granted the New York Fire Department temporary access to additional T-Band spectrum. SOURCE: fiercewireless.com DATE: APRIL 10, 2020 In another step to ensure communications connectivity amid the…
Report Highlights FirstNet’s Three-Year Progress
A new report finds FirstNet significantly expanded access to innovations in public safety communications with 11,000 agencies and organizations subscribed. SOURCE: firehouse.com DATE: April 7, 2020 WASHINGTON — Today, First Responder…
FirstNet: Supporting New York City’s COVID-19 Emergency Response
By Jason Porter, senior vice president, FirstNet Program at AT&T While the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is nationwide, its effects are being acutely felt right now in New York City. So,…
Four Ways Emergency Managers Are Using FirstNet
By Charles Murph, Senior Public Safety Advisor and Emergency Management Subject Matter Expert, FirstNet Authority Emergency Management professionals across the country are using FirstNet for many aspects of emergency planning…
Sonim Supports XP8 Deployments to First Responders and Emergency Management Teams
Designated ‘Essential Supplier’ by Major U.S. Carrier AUSTIN, TX – April 7, 2020 – Sonim Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONM), a leading U.S. provider of ultra-rugged mobility solutions designed specifically for task…
ATFN Live COVID-19 Disaster Grant Relief Discussion for Public Safety
Brent Lee, Kamala Kuhn and Richard Mirgon discuss how COVID-19 Disaster Grants can apply to FirstNet and public safety technology.
ATFN Live FirstNet HPUE
Brent Lee, Andy Seybold and Richard Mirgon discuss FirstNet High Power User Equipment (HPUE) and T-Mo’s public safety offer.
Public Safety Broadband Technology Association is proud to announce Technical Solutions Webinar Series.
COVID-19 Response: Rapidly Deployable Network for Healthcare Thursday, April 9, 2020 11:00 am PDT, 12:00pm MDT, 1:00pm CDT, 2:00pm EDT Medical professionals and emergency responders on the front lines of…
Tribal Nations Share FirstNet Success Stories
By ATFN Staff Theron Rutyna from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa said when he first climbed the 300-foot tower cellphone tower on his reservation and looked out…
AT&T supports first responders, medical personnel, responding to COVID-19 with nourishing meals
Across the country – and around the world – first responders and medical personnel are playing a critical role in helping care for their communities during the COVID-19 crisis. “First…