AT&T reigned last year with a speed lead over its big rivals in the U.S.
AT&T Inc. seized the speed lead in early 2019 – and didn’t let go. SOURCE: bizjournals.com DATE: January 9, 2020 After being in third place during 2018, the company surpassed…
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City gets another cell tower
RIO RANCHO, N.M. — AT&T customers and FirstNet subscribers in Rio Rancho got a big boost in wireless connectivity recently with a new cell tower, built near the intersection of…
Mobile Situational Awareness Solutions – What First Responders Should Look For
Providers with FirstNet and other leading certifications, along with Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) partnerships have a distinct advantage in neutralizing customer concerns in this area. Frost.com December 31, 2019 The…
FirstNet-approved device list names 163 smartphones, tablets, laptops
The number of devices that can operate on FirstNet, AT&T’s wireless public-safety network, has grown nearly tenfold since the first batch of 17 devices was approved in April 2018. SOURCE: statescoop.com DATE:…
A Growing and Diverse Ecosystem of FirstNet Devices
Mark Golaszewski, Executive Director of Technology and Innovation Division In a world where technology trends are ever changing, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) and our network contractor, AT&T,…
PSAC meeting highlights 2019 accomplishments and 2020 initiatives
By Kenzie Capece, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Last week the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) held the bi-annual Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) meeting in Austin, Texas,…
FirstNet Cell Site Launches in Yamhill County to Support Public Safety; State Representative Ron Noble and FirstNet Authority Join Unveiling
New Coverage Will Help Advance Public Safety, Improve Connectivity for Area Residents and Visitors CARLTON, December 18, 2019 First responders in Yamhill and Washington counties are getting a major boost…
The FirstNet Ecosystem: Spurring Innovation
Brian Hobson, Director, Enterprise Strategy Division, First Responder Network Authority From natural disasters to critical incidents and everyday emergencies, first responders have experienced time and time again why communication is…
City of Colorado Springs Expands Public Safety Communications Capabilities with FirstNet
The City of Colorado Springs has joined FirstNet® – a new communications platform built just for public safety. FirstNet provides the City’s first responders new capabilities and reliable access to send…
Top U.S. telecommunications, spectrum adviser stepping down
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, who oversees the agency, said in a statement: “Diane has led NTIA to multiple successes on 5G, supply chain security, broadband and public safety communications.”…
What everyone is missing about the controversial JEDI project: Positive ripple effects
Consider, for example, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), the results have been breathtaking, leading to the development of an exclusive cellular spectrum for first responders and communications innovations that…
In FCC proceeding, APTS makes case for aiding FirstNet
America’s Public Television Stations is turning to an FCC rulemaking in an attempt to aid its five-year quest to involve public TV stations in a new national emergency communications system….
AT&T Boosts 5G and Public Safety in Missouri and Kansas
These investments are directed to improve the critical services for public safety and first responders Source: Yahoo Finance DATE: December 12, 2019 AT&T Inc. recently announced that it has invested…
FirstNet Authority engages with emergency managers at IAEM
By Tracey Murdock, Senior Public Safety Advisor FirstNet is here, but that doesn’t mean that our work is done. To ensure the network evolves with the needs of our nation’s…
New FirstNet Cell Site Launches in Clinton County to Support Public Safety
New Infrastructure Will Help Advance Public Safety, Improve Connectivity for Area Residents and Visitors PRESS RELEASE First responders in Chapman Township, Clinton County, are getting a major boost in their…