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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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’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…
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…
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 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…
“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…
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…
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…
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)…