9-1-1 Services Restored for Verizon Customers
UPDATE: The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office says 9-1-1 services have been restored for Verizon customers. Sparks Police says it’s been restored for their area as well. We’re still waiting to…
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911 delays of up to 3 minutes haunt Des Moines emergency responders. A fix is not yet in sight.
Technical glitches between the brains of disparate computer-aided dispatch and radio systems in the Des Moines metro area cause delays from a few seconds to up to 3 minutes. SOURCE:…
Working Together to Transform Public Safety Communications
By Paul R. Patrick Over the last 50 years, major U.S. industries—aerospace, automobile, energy, consumer electronics and more—have implemented significant technological changes to adapt to the shifting and growing demands…
AT&T Network Disaster Recovery Showcase
We provide communications and support to help restore communities and business after a disaster.
Regional Engagement Focuses on Public Safety’s Needs
By Lesia Dickson, Northcentral Area Director The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) continued its collaboration with the Region VII states — Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri — when we…
Siyata Mobile Launches FirstNet Ready™ Uniden® UV350 4G/LTE In-Vehicle Device for Public Safety
UV350 is the First In-Vehicle Mounted Phablet Tested and Approved for use on the AT&T Network and FirstNet PRESS RELEASE Montréal, Québec – June 04, 2019 – Siyata Mobile Inc. (the…
IAFF Joins with AT&T to Educate Firefighters on FirstNet Mobile Broadband Services
FirstNet is a critical tool to keep firefighters and paramedics safe and ensure effective emergency and disaster response PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC – The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)…
AT&T expects to complete 80% of FirstNet next year, as well as nationwide 5G on spectrum below 6 GHz
AT&T expects to complete 80% of its contracted FirstNet deployment for 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum next fall, and the FirstNet effort is helping the carrier realize its 5G vision…
UNDERSTANDING HOW FEDERAL GRANTS CAN BE USED TO SUPPORT FIRSTNET PROJECTS
Since FirstNet became operational in March 2018, many federal agencies have expanded their grant programs to allow expenditures for the procurement, sustainment, and/or maintenance of FirstNet interoperable communications equipment and…
FirstNet Connects Rural Responders During Search and Rescue Exercises
By Lori Stone, FirstNet Authority Region III Lead Public safety agencies from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Maryland recently conducted search and rescue exercises in Gore, VA…
New FirstNet Cell Site Announced in Preston County, WV
By First Responder Network Authority Senator Capito and First Responder Network Authority Join Ground Breaking; New Infrastructure Will Help Advance Public Safety, Improve Connectivity for Area Residents KINGWOOD, W. Va., May…
New FirstNet Cell Site to Support Red Cliff Reservation
By First Responder Network Authority New FirstNet Cell Site to Support Public Safety on Red Cliff Reservation and Surrounding Community; New Infrastructure will Improve Connectivity for Tribal First Responders, Expand…
Fort Pierce PD joins FirstNet for first responders, just ahead of Hurricane Season
With the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season just days away, the Fort Pierce Police Department is now using FirstNet, a communications platform that will enable officers to communicate with…
With a Black SIM, First Responders’ Calls go ahead of yours
First responder calls and data can now move yours out of the way thanks to lessons from 9/11. SOURCE: cnet.com DATE: May 23, 2019 One of the key takeaways from…
Annual Report Details FirstNet Progress on Public Safety’s Network
By Edward Parkinson, FirstNet Authority Acting CEO In our latest Annual Report to Congress, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) outlines the significant progress made in fiscal year (FY) 2018…