ATFN Live – Public Safety Broadband Technology Association
A conversation with Martha Ellis, Executive Director PSBTA. The who, when, why etc about the Association
Articles by Editorial Staff
Meghan Trainor Tributes Her First Responder Aunt with Britney Spears Cover
First Responder Fridays with FirstNet, Built with AT&T, Meghan Trainor and her ukulele helped pay tribute to the brave first responders on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic — which includes her aunt who…
Rave Panic Button Earns FirstNet Listed Designation
FirstNet Subscribers Can Now Access Rave Panic Button via the FirstNet App Catalog April 21, 2020 Following a rigorous review process, Rave Panic Button is now FirstNet® Listed and accessible via the…
All Things FirstNet Weekly News Update April 21, 2020
Weekly news update includes where to find Public Assistance Funding Information on the website
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…