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…
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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…
North Carolina Governor Cooper Approves Buildout Plan for FirstNet
Communication is key in times of crisis and this technology can help strengthen public safety by keeping our first responders connected RESTON, Va., Nov. 15 – North Carolina is modernizing…
FirstNet and Technology at IACP
By W. Brent Lee, Law Enforcement Official, Retired I recently had the opportunity to attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference and exposition held in Philadelphia, October…
PSCR Announces Innovation Accelerator Program Funding Opportunity
Up to $5 Million in Awards – Public Safety Innovation Acceleration Program User Interface Opportunity PSCR is excited to announce the Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program – User Interface (PSIAP-UI)…
Thousands in San Juan Puerto Rico Get Cell Service via AT&T’s Flying COW Drone
Thousands in San Juan Puerto Rico Get Cell Service via AT&T’s Flying COW Drone AT&T also views the LTE drone as an essential part of the nationwide public safety network…
TJ Kennedy to leave FirstNet at end of year
FirstNet President TJ Kennedy will be leaving FirstNet at the end of the year to pursue private-sector opportunities associated with public-safety communications, Kennedy and FirstNet confirmed today Kennedy said it…
Utah Governor Herbert Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
The FirstNet plan and associated technology will give Utah and the nation the necessary tools to maximize public safety. Reston, Va., Nov. 6, 2017 – Utah is modernizing communication technology…
More Absurdities In The World Of Opt In And Opt Out
Let us start by laying the frame work here. Let’s say a good friend, spouse, family member wants your opinion on new clothes you are buying. Before they show you…
More than Half of America has Already Chosen to Transform First Responder Communications With FirstNet, AT&T
Public Safety Agencies Across the Country Have Begun Signing Up for FirstNet Service RESTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — States and territories are putting public safety first. As of…
Safety Network Delivers On Accessibility, Affordability (Florida Sheriff Opinion Article)
By Mike Adkinson, Sheriff Walton County Florida In September, as powerful hurricanes stacked up in a unrelenting line, Florida found itself in the path of destruction, along with Texas, Louisiana,…