Governor Torres’s decision will help enhance emergency communications across the territory’s rural and remote areas by bringing coverage and capacity to the islands. RESTON, Va., Jan. 19, 2018 – The…
By Richard Mirgon, Public Safety Consultant Everyone knows the high cost of public safety technology. Most of the time this cost is driven by proprietary technology to meet public safety…
Recent statements attributed to Verizon in the media that the carrier’s broadband service is the only public-safety-grade LTE network and that its planned public-safety LTE core network may be interoperable…
“In weighing this important decision to join FirstNet or deploy our own system, our team came to the conclusion that opting-in to FirstNet was the better solution for American Samoa…
“FirstNet will not only solve today’s communications challenges, but it will create a new, public safety-focused marketplace that offers innovative, life-saving technologies that will help first responders do their jobs…
By Richard Mirgon, Public Safety Consultant First and foremost I personally want to thank and congratulate all the people at FirstNet, AT&T, State Staff and all the people that worked…
Public-safety agencies and personnel in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are eligible to subscribe to FirstNet broadband services from AT&T after…
A new report summarizes the results of speech intelligibility tests on five speech codec operating modes that might be chosen to provide mission-critical voice services to public-safety users over a…
Computers were recently installed that will give officers the tools many other agencies already have. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, HAMILTON COUNTY – Police on Signal Mountain are now equipped with new technology,…
Public safety and industry entities have weighed in on proposed regulations for a next-generation 911 (NG-911) grant program, including on who should be eligible for funding, whether tribes should be…
“Upgrading the nation’s 9-1-1 system is literally a life and death matter that must become more of a national priority,” said Sen. Nelson, who is ranking member of the Senate…
“Communication is critical when a typhoon or other disaster strikes our island,” Governor Calvo said. “FirstNet is another step toward improving our connectivity amongst first responders, which enhances their safety…
By Jeff Ledbetter, Michael Baker International, and Kathrine Cargo, Orleans Parish Communication Sometimes when change comes, it is difficult and confusing. In 2011, an extension was added to US Highway…
“There are many who said this network would never happen, but public safety never gave up on their network. Because of their vision and hard fought efforts, I can proudly…
“California has high hopes and expectations for the FirstNet initiative,” the letter states. “Our partnership and collaboration will undoubtedly deliver the best solution to our public-safety users. Over time, this…