Articles by Editorial Staff
FirstNet Spectrum Added To Over 2,500 Sites
Last month AT&T announced it added FirstNet-dedicated digital spectrum to more than 2,500 sites across the country. By Christopher Vondracek The total number of public safety agencies now subscribed to the…
Next-Gen Tech Is Helping More than 1,000 Jurisdictions Improve Emergency Response
Maricopa County, Ariz., has already seen an increased ability to pinpoint the locations of 911 callers, especially those who are indoors, which used to be a significant challenge. SOURCE: govtech.com…
FirstNet Board Takes Action on FY19 Budget to Advance Public Safety Advocacy, Network Deployment, Reinvestment
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board today approved an $81 million budget for operations in Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19), with a focus on the priority areas of public…
Visual Labs Smartphone Body Camera Solution
Louisiana Ambulance Company On Board With FirstNet
“We’re waiting for that test event,” said Joey Branton, Director of Technology for Acadian Ambulance, who serves much of Louisiana, a swath of East Texas, and a County in Mississippi….
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…
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…