Donny Jackson | Urgent Communications Governors for the states of Washington and Oregon have announced that they will issue a joint request for proposals (RFP) asking bidders to submit proposals…
New Hampshire’s Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) votes unanimously to recommend that Gov. Chris Sununu choose to pursue the “opt-out” alternative to FirstNet, which calls for Rivada Networks to build and operate the public-safety LTE radio access network (RAN) in the state.
The 90-day clock has started ticking for Gov. Phil Scott to make a key decision about the future of public safety communications — and Vermont’s broader telecommunications networks.
Simply put, FirstNet will be a game changer for wildland fire. It will allow us to make huge improvements in firefighter health and safety and it will provide incident managers…
“Modernizing our communications infrastructure will allow our courageous first responders to coordinate and respond more quickly, effectively, and safely, creating better outcomes for them and the communities they serve.” RESTON,…
From time to time we will become aware of information that we think is important enough to issue a special edition, this is one of those times. One of our…
From time to time we will become aware of information that we think is important enough to issue a special addition, this is one of those times. One of our…
The Sonim XP7 is the cornerstone of Sonim’s Mission Critical Solution. An ultra- rugged, LTE/WiFi/Android smartphone, the XP7 is outfitted with unrivaled features such as a touch screen that can…
Natchitoches Public Safety Delegation Voices Cellular Coverage Concerns with FirstNet Representative Representatives of the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office, Natchitoches Parish Office of Homeland Security, City of Natchitoches Police Department, City…
One of the many things we want to do here at All Things FirstNet is to help cut through the fiction, gossip and rumors. We have talked about having a…
By Neil A. Miller The corrections field is the toughest beat in the nation. The public expects wardens and correctional officers – in both local and state facilities – to…
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) releases construction-grant funding levels to FirstNet, which will deliver the figures to most governors tomorrow—an action that means these governors will have until…
States and territories can apply for their shares of State and Local Implementation Grant Program (SLIGP) 2.0 funding that could total as much as $43.4 million and can be used…
Louisiana will soon have a specialized wireless broadband network specifically for first responders now that Governor John Bel Edwards has opted in to FirstNet. Baton Rouge (September 27, 2017)- With this…
By Eric Tade Why is this important to the fire service? Because Colorado and other states have unique wildland, rural and urban response challenges and considerations, and the fire service…