Remarks of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai at “9-1-1 Goes To Washington”
Read the remarks of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on February 15, 2019 at “9-1-1 Goes to Washington.” Chairman Pai discusses a number of topics specifically related to Public Safety Emergency…
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CrisisGo And Sonim Technologies Bring Rapid, Emergency Communications Solution To The Nation’s Schools Through FirstNet Built With AT&T
Critical, Eligible School Personnel and First Responders Will Be Able to Access the Combined Solution Via FirstNet – America’s Public Safety Communications Platform San Mateo, Calif. (Feb. 14, 2019) – CrisisGo and Sonim…
911 Grant Program Now Accepting Applications to Upgrade Nation’s Call Centers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: News Media Contact: NTIA, Office of Public Affairs, (202) 482-7002, press@ntia.doc.gov Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Transportation released the preliminary funding allocations…
DHS S&T Calls for Technology Submissions for Integrated First Responder Experiment in Birmingham
Release Date: February 11, 2019 For Immediate ReleaseDHS Science & Technology Press OfficeContact: John Verrico, (202) 254-2385 WASHINGTON –The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) wants to assess new technology solutions…
FirstNet proves to be valuable during Super Bowl week in Atlanta, Georgia official says
FirstNet service worked well for agencies helping to secure areas of Atlanta during the Super Bowl and throughout the week of events surrounding the championship game, according to a Georgia…
1-minute video highlights the hypocrisy of Verizon’s Super Bowl ad
While the ads demonstrate the importance of communication services during times of emergency, the reality is that Verizon last year slowed down communications at the Santa Clara County Fire Department as wildfires…
Verizon Super Bowl ads honor California firefighters after throttling their data speeds
Verizon paid tribute to California first responders in a pair of Super Bowl advertisements Sunday following criticism for throttling firefighters’ data speeds last summer during the one of the state’s largest wildfires. SOURCE: USA Today DATE: Feb 3,…
Fire Politics: 2019: From Communications to Congress
By Kevin O’Connor Embracing FirstNet It has been nearly eight years since the fire service secured bandwidth 14 (D-Block) and the creation of FirstNet through aggressive lobbying and advocacy. At…
Devastation from California’s Camp Fire is Solemn Reminder of Public Safety’s Sacrifice
By Edward Parkinson, Acting CEO, First Responder Network Authority Last week, I joined the Western Fire Chiefs Association and public safety officials for a site visit to the burn area of the…
AT&T officials expect greater FirstNet adoption as Band 14 deployment remains ahead of schedule
AT&T expects greater public-safety adoption of FirstNet in 2019, as subscribers to the system benefit from the carrier’s plans to execute an aggressive coordinated deployment of FirstNet and 5G throughout…
A New Era of Situational Awareness
By Charles Murph, First Responder Network Authority Senior Public Safety Advisor With FirstNet available throughout the United States, emergency managers have greater access to real-time information than ever before. Charles…
AT&T Boosts Mobile Coverage for The Big Game
AT&T Boosts Atlanta Area Mobile Coverage for Pro Football’s Big Game
AT&T* customers and FirstNet subscribers are getting a big boost in cellular coverage and capacity throughout the Atlanta area to prep for football’s Biggest Game. ATLANTA, GA January 22, 2019 In addition to being…
FirstNet official urges local governments to issue smartphones to first responders
All first responders should have government-issued smartphones to ensure that public-safety personnel can access wireless broadband capabilities and that any data or evidence captured is stored appropriately and securely, according…
Data sharing, cost savings incentivize Local EMS to adopt FirstNet
By Brent Williams, Senior EMS Advisor FirstNet is making its mark across the country and as I meet with emergency medical services professionals, I’m pleased to hear their feedback on…