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Articles by Editorial Staff
The FirstNet Association – Who, What and Why
On Tuesday, April 3, public safety veterans announced the creation of The FirstNet Association, an organization dedicated to building a platform for conversations between stakeholders of FirstNet, including vendors and…
FirstNet is “Boston Strong” at the 2018 Marathon
By Michael Varney, First Responder Network Authority, Region 1 Lead In the five years since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing took place, Bostonians have remained true to the phrase “Boston…
Applications and Mobile Data to Improve Operations and Emergency Responder Safety
By William Schrier, Senior Advisor A number of public safety agencies are adopting FirstNet and gaining capabilities they have never had before. These FirstNet trailblazers are exploring the benefits of smart…
Sonim Technologies confirms development of P25 direct-mode accessory for use with LTE devices
Sonim Technologies is developing an accessory for its rugged LTE devices that would let users engage in direct-mode P25 push-to-talk communications while operating on licensed LMR spectrum in the VHF…
Guilford County Sheriff’s Office looking to use real-time communication to help protect schools
A Verizon recommendation you might have missed, one FirstNet public safety core
By Richard Mirgon, Public Safety Consultant Everyone who follows me here on allthingfirstnet.com knows I have been hard on Verizon, but at the end of the day they make it…
FirstNet Association Commits To Supporting Public Safety Community
Leadership outlines plan to fund existing public safety charities and unveils benefits for new FNA members Las Vegas, Nev. (Apr. 17, 2018) – The FirstNet Association (FNA) is pleased to…
FirstNet Association Introduction
Chief AL Gillespie talks about the FirstNet Association
Most expect eventual public-safety transition to MCPTT over LTE, but timing remains in doubt
First responders are expected to begin utilizing mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT)-standard services over FirstNet and other LTE networks late this year, but industry representatives have myriad opinions about when MCPTT might…
Devices are Ready for Public Safety’s Use on FirstNet
By Joe Martinet, Director of Devices NIST list identifies approved devices per FirstNet’s Device Approval Program This is an exciting time for FirstNet. In the last month, the First Responder…
FEDERAL/STATE GRANTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s)
Q. What is a federal grant? A. A federal grant is an award of financial assistance from a federal agency to a recipient to carry out a public purpose of…
Public-safety communications veterans launch FirstNet Association
Longtime public-safety communications representatives announce the creation of the FirstNet Association, an organization that founders hope will provide a platform for end users and vendors to discuss issues associated with…
Public Safety Leaders Unveil New Association Dedicated to FirstNet User Community
First-of-its kind organization offers dedicated platform for FirstNet end-users and ecosystem providers to engage one another Las Vegas, Nev. (Apr. 3, 2018) – Today, a group of leaders in the…
Facebook Live: Bob Plaschke of Sonim and Richard Mirgon of All Things FirstNet
Bob Plaschke and Richard Mirgon discuss the evolution of FirstNet and the positive impact on Public Safety.