Improving In-Building Comms Issues Still A Priority
By James Careless The problem of poor in-building communications experienced by first responders is nothing new. It goes back to the days of land mobile radios. But even in today’s…
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FirstNet Authority offers workshop to determine your operational capabilities
If a train derails and spills hazardous materials in your community, is your agency prepared with the right communication capabilities to address this large-scale emergency? As a federal agency serving…
FirstNet Authority CEO sets ‘ubiquitous coverage’ goal, highlights other focus areas for NPSBN
FirstNet Executive Director and CEO Joe Wassel this week said that establishing ‘ubiquitous coverage’ for the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) is the organization’s new goal—and one that is “possible,”…
FirstNet Authority Board Approves FY25 Budget To Fund Operations, Network Enhancements
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE June 24, 2024. (Chicago, Ill.) – Today, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board approved a $684 million budget package to fund operations and network enhancements in…
June 24, 2024 Combined Board and Board Committees Meeting
The FirstNet Authority Board will convene an open public meeting of the Board and Board Committees.
AT&T supports PSSA 4.9 GHz proposal, describes it as ‘lawful’ and ‘in the public interest’
AT&T—the FirstNet Authority (FNA) contractor tasked with building and maintaining the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN)—officially expressed its support the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) proposal to grant the FNA…
The FirstNet Authority and FirstNet — They’re Not the Same Thing!
By James Careless Most people understand the difference between Ford (the company that makes Ford cars and trucks) and an actual Ford car or truck. But this same clear distinction…
Verizon Once Again Shows it is Anti-Public Safety
By Editorial Staff Verizon has finally publicly stated their endgame for public safety and that is to take away your spectrum and sell it to the highest bidder. On June…
What You Need to Know About 4.9GHz
By Richard Mirgon Let’s start with one basic fact. The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) has said from day one, over three years ago, that existing users of 4.9 GHz…
Making It Okay Not to be Okay: Part Two of ATFN’s Two-Part Series on First Responder Wellness
By James Careless In Part One of this series on first responder wellness, retired North Las Vegas Fire Chief Jeff Lytle examined the persisting stigma associated with first responder job-related…
IG expresses concern about NPSBN Band 14 coverage; FirstNet Authority, AT&T question some findings
This OIG management alert is the result of an audit of the FirstNet Authority initiated almost two years ago. The audit’s objective was “to determine whether FirstNet Authority is ensuring…
5 broadband technologies to improve outcomes during a suspicious package incident
Consider this scenario: a suspicious package is found at a sporting event in a large stadium. Bystanders have called 9-1-1 to report an unaccompanied backpack spotted under a seat. Wires…
Siyata Mobile SD7 PTT Handsets Selected by Public Utility to Replace Two-Way Radios
City of Lancaster, Ohio Integrates Solution into Day-to-Day Utility Operations NEWS / PRESS RELEASE Vancouver, BC – May 28, 2024 — Siyata Mobile Inc. (Nasdaq: SYTA, SYTAW) (“Siyata” or the…
Getting the Most Out of FirstNet
By James Careless The fact that FirstNet provides first responders with dedicated, priority wireless broadband service across America is reason enough to use this system. That being said, there is…
AT&T Bolsters Storm Readiness with New Maritime and Public Safety Solutions
Just a few weeks into storm season and it’s already been an active start. During this time, the essential need for dependable connectivity becomes especially clear. This is what motivates…