Florida, Georgia Agencies adopt FirstNet
Two new agencies in the American Southeast have opted in to using FirstNet devices in the last week. A sheriff’s department in a Georgia county and a police department on…
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AT&T, RapidDeploy Partner on Cloud-Based Emergency Response Comms Offering
By: Peter Graham AT&T and RapidDeploy have partnered to offer a cloud-based technology platform for public-safety answering points obtain information in real time in the event of a critical situation….
AT&T announces Emergency Drop Kit to provide FirstNet users with connectivity wherever they go
AT&T announces the Emergency Drop Kit, which is designed to let FirstNet users take network connectivity with them virtually anywhere, providing a 300-foot-radius Wi-Fi “bubble” supported by backhaul that can…
FirstNet’s Security, Reliability Should Not Be Sacrificed
By Joan Marsh Executive Vice President of Regulatory & State External Affairs, AT&T The Colorado Public Safety Broadband Governing Body recently submitted comments to the FCC seeking “clarification concerning the guidelines…
TCISD implementing a variety of safety measures for 2018-19
Texas City ISD will become a federally recognized emergency responding agency through FirstNet/AT&T. When emergency situations take place, many phone lines get jammed with an influx of calls. This system…
Enhancing Situational Awareness and Improving Public Safety Outcomes
By First Responder Network Authority Whether securing large events or responding to local emergencies, it can be a challenge for public safety to keep track of where first responders are…
AT&T : FirstNet Simplifies Service Contracts with NPPGov
It’s now even easier for public safety to sign up for FirstNet service using NPPGov. AT&T* worked with NPPGov – a government procurement vehicle – to simplify and broaden the…
Buildout of FirstNet sites with Band 14 capability still ahead of schedule, AT&T official says
AT&T has added equipment to support operations on 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum at more than 2,500 cell sites and the carrier expects to meet its initial network-buildout target for FirstNet at least three…
FirstNet Association Inaugural Event
The FirstNet Association held their Inaugural FirstNet Association Regional Forum in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 29, 2018. It facilitated the kind of networking and First Net-centric problem-solving and discussion with…
Houston Tests Devices and Apps Using FirstNet Spectrum
Testing is an opportunity to public safety industry a glimpse into tech adoption for first responders. SOURCE: govetech.com DATE: July 20, 2018 When the spotlight is on for a major…
Harnessing the Power of Public Safety Input for their Network
By Dave Buchanan Public safety engagement has been at the heart of the First Responder Network Authority’s (FirstNet Authority) work since it was created by Congress in 2012. The FirstNet…
Sierra Wireless Delivers FirstNet Ready LTE Router for Public Safety Applications
Sierra Wireless AirLink® MG90 High-Performance Multi-Network In-Vehicle Router with AirPrime® EM7511 Embedded Module Certified and Approved for Operation on FirstNet in the U.S. Vancouver, Canada-June 28, 2018 Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ:…
Intrepid Response is Now FirstNet Certified and Available in the FirstNet App Catalog for First Responder Users
Intrepid Networks’ situational awareness application, Response, answers the call for supporting the critical operational needs of public safety agencies. ORLANDO , FLORIDA , UNITED STATES July 11, 2018 “Intrepid Response…
RapidDeploy Hires Leading Public Safety GIS Expert
Brooks Shannon joins RapidDeploy as VP of Product Management to further expand and innovate solution offerings July 9, 2018 RapidDeploy, a leader in cloud-based Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) technology, announced the…
Tech Talk: La Jolla, CA, 3GPP Plenary Meetings Recap
By Dean Prochaska, Director of Standards, First Responder Network Authority This blog post is part of the “Tech Talk” series focused on the FirstNet Authority’s standards development activities to support…