GUEST COLUMN: Florida should become a part of FirstNet
More than two dozen governors have already chosen to become a part of FirstNet, and I would urge Florida and every state in the nation to make the same choice….
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FirstNet Says New Role Is Public-Safety Product Influencer
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) should influence public-safety products and solutions in its new role after the opt-out deadline passes at the end of the year, FirstNet officials said…
New Hampshire becomes the first state to announce plans to pursue FirstNet ‘opt-out’ alternative
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announces that his state will pursue the FirstNet “opt-out” alternative with Rivada Networks building and maintaining the LTE radio access network instead of AT&T, resulting…
Case Study: How FirstNet helped a Texas agency improve use of mobile video technologies
In order for first responders to reap the full benefits of mobile video technologies, public safety must have access to a robust and reliable network The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office…
AT&T Official Touts FirstNet Network as Deadline Looms for States
Seven of the thirty-three opt-ins we’ve announced have come from states that issued RFPs as part of their exhaustive due diligence, recognizing that we bring their public safety personnel the…
FirstNet clarifies position on LTE core use in ‘opt-out’ states
States or territories that achieve “opt-out” status must use the FirstNet LTE core network to provide broadband services to FirstNet public-safety users in both the “primary” and “extended primary” groups,…
Ohio to Enhance Communications for Public Safety; Approves Buildout Plan for FirstNet
The decision to bring FirstNet to Ohio’s public safety community will revolutionize emergency services across the Buckeye State RESTON, Va., Nov. 30, 2017 – Ohio is advancing communications for first…
Vermont Governor Scott Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
“Vermont faced the choice of building its own network or using the federal solution. After thoroughly considering the technological, financial and operational aspects of both options, I believe the federal…
“Lest We Forget”
By W. Brent Lee, Law Enforcement Official, Retired In watching the recent subcommittee hearings on FirstNet, one thing really hit me. AT&T Senior VP Chris Sambar made a statement that…
FirstNet Will Assist Emergency Responders Throughout Colorado
The next step to ensure that FirstNet is available in your community is for each state, including Colorado, to elect to “opt in” to this secure, resilient, and interoperable wireless…
Vermont, Florida Commissions Make FirstNet ‘Opt-in’ Recommendations To Governors
Vermont’s announcement followed last Friday’s publication of an AT&T blog that the Floriday FirstNet Executive Committee has recommended that Gov. Rick Scott make an “opt-in” decision about FirstNet Vermont’s Public…
Georgia Governor Deal Approves Buildout Plan for FirstNet
FirstNet will provide the coverage, experience and next-generation technologies our first responders need and deserve ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2017 – Georgia is advancing communications capabilities for first responders. Governor Nathan…
My Turn: New Hampshire first responders need a reliable communications network
It’s a daunting task, because Rivada has never successfully built a radio access network, and state government does not possess such technical expertise. By Mark Ouellette For 15 years, the…
AT&T’s Sambar Emphasizes Company’s Commitment To Public Safety, Touts Disaster-Response Efforts
AT&T is committed to serving public-safety users that subscribe to FirstNet, which is illustrated by the carrier’s enhancements of its network, personnel and disaster-recovery efforts that have been tested in…
AT&T Signs on FirstNet Subscribers, Pricing Details Available
“Even if you have a state contract, we negotiate with every individual agency,” Sambar said, citing the specific needs of each agency. AT&T has signed up the first subscribers in…