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…
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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.
Verizon Promise – FirstNet Contract , Which would you rather have?
By W. Brent Lee, Public Safety Consultant So, here we go again! Recently Verizon announced their version of a public safety dedicated private core being “generally” available starting March 29th….
Software and Smartphones, an alternative to single function body worn cameras
By Christopher Vondracek Alex Popof, who graduated with a computer science degree from Stanford University, found himself venturing to frigid Minneapolis last month for the Super Bowl to see his…
Even in its first year, FirstNet-AT&T partnership has a significant impact on public-safety communications
By Donny Jackson in Urgent Matters It has only been a year since AT&T was awarded with the nationwide FirstNet contract. For public safety, progress on the FirstNet LTE system…
Federal Funding Bill Includes FCC Mandates Related to 9-1-1
SOURCE: Mission Critical Communications DATE: March 27, 2018 The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 recently passed by Congress and signed by the president includes two 9-1-1-related mandates for the FCC.
AT&T Launches Public-Safety Core, FirstNet Subscribers to Transition by May
SOURCE: Mission Critical Communications DATE: March 27, 2018 The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and AT&T launched the FirstNet evolved packet core (EPC), meeting the…
FirstNet, AT&T announce public-safety LTE core; AT&T exec dismisses Verizon interoperability concerns
SOURCE: Urgent Communications DATE: March 27, 2018 FirstNet announces that nationwide contractor AT&T has delivered upon its promise to complete a dedicated public-safety LTE evolved packet core…
FirstNet Core Delivers on the Promise of a Dedicated Network for Public Safety
By Jeff Bratcher, Chief Technology Officer and Operations Director Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, public safety from all disciplines joined together to advocate for a single nationwide public safety…
FirstNet hackathon focuses on crisis communication apps for first responders
Nearly 500 participants are expected to compete in San Francisco, developing apps for law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS. The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) will host a public safety hackathon…
Video: Solving School Security Communications Challenges
News 13 in Orlando FL shares school safety technology in this demo from Seminole County Sheriff’s Office School Safety and Security Director Rick Francis. To learn more about Mutualink’s K-12…
Associations Urge Congressional Leadership to Fund NG 9-1-1 in Current Budget
SOURCE: Mission Critical Communications DATE: March 21, 2018 Four public-safety associations urged the leaders of the House and Senate to include a line item in…