All Things FirstNet Weekly News Update April 21, 2020
Weekly news update includes where to find Public Assistance Funding Information on the website
Articles by Editorial Staff
California fire district leveraging FirstNet, BeOn PTT from L3Harris to save significant LMR costs
One rural California fire district plans to lower its future LMR capital costs about 60% by supplementing its VHF radio system with BeOn push-to-talk service from L3Harris delivered over FirstNet…
Views of a Volunteer Firefighter
By Zach Smith, Emergency Management Specialist, First Responder Network Authority I am a volunteer firefighter for my community. My firehouse is a group of teachers, accountants, program managers, computer developers,…
From portable cell towers to soap bars: How AT&T keeps networks running amid COVID-19
As the coronavirus has changed the way people work and connect with others, AT&T Inc. has been on the front lines of that shake-up in ways some might not even…
iHeartMedia Announces “iHeartRadio’s First Responder Fridays with FirstNet, Built with AT&T,” a Weekly On Air and Live YouTube Stream Special
TO CELEBRATE AND RAISE FUNDS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND FRONT LINE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC RYAN SEACREST TO HOST THE SPECIAL Every Friday at 7 p.m. Day-long Tribute…
MCPTT-based FirstNet PTT a ‘game-changer,’ potential LMR replacement, N.J. police captain says
FirstNet PTT service—provided by AT&T and built on the 3GPP mission-critical-push-to-talk (MCPTT) standard—delivers the performance that public safety needs and can be an LMR alternative for some agencies, according to…
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…
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…