Safety is a team effort: Preparing for the World Cup in Dallas
As the World Cup unfolds in North America, all eyes have turned to Dallas — the city hosting the most games in the United States. Large-scale events like this pose…
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New FirstNet Cell Site Launches in Horseshoe Beach to More Reliably Connect First Responders
AT&T in public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), added a new 5G cell site in Horseshoe Beach as a direct result of state and local public safety…
FirstNet Readies Public Safety for America’s 250th Birthday Celebrations
This week, our nation will celebrate America’s 250th birthday and FirstNet®, Built with AT&T is keeping public safety ready for celebrations of every size, from hometown parades and community gatherings to the country’s…
Eyes in the sky: Drones and FirstNet support public safety in New Hampshire
At a middle school in New Hampshire, innovation recently took flight. A law enforcement drone competition brought public safety agencies from across the region together to practice their skills, test…
Communications resilience through partnership in the CNMI
In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), emergency communications planning begins with a simple reality: help is far away. SOURCE: The First Responder Network Authority Blog DATE: June…
FirstNet and the Summer of Soccer: Putting Public Safety First
As the country prepares for one of the world’s biggest sporting events, FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – the largest network for public safety – is supporting first responders to help keep fans,…
How FirstNet Expands Coverage in Rural Communities
Discover how FirstNet expands coverage in rural America with dedicated infrastructure, priority access, & disaster support where commercial networks fall short.
Planning for the FIFA World Cup 2026: Three Things Emergency Managers Need to Know
In summer 2026, the FIFA World Cup—the world’s biggest sporting event—will take over North America. With 48 teams, 16 host cities, and billions of viewers, the tournament will bring millions…
How FirstNet Operates Independently From Commercial Carriers
Learn what the FirstNet Authority is, how it works as an independent federal entity, and why that independence is critical for first responders.
Atlanta prepares first responder communications for World Cup crowds
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With the World Cup two weeks away, Atlanta public safety leaders are working to ensure first responders can communicate when hundreds of thousands of…
FirstNet is Transforming Communications for First Responders in Lake Lure, North Carolina
Network Expansion Will Help Boost Speeds, Enhance Customer Experience and Improve Public Safety Connectivity On May 22, representatives from AT&T, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration…
Cell tower request exposes Graham County’s shaky service
SAFFORD — What started as a zoning request for a cellphone tower behind Curtis Country Store quickly turned into something closer to a countywide confession Wednesday: Graham County’s cellular coverage…
Why FirstNet Is a Public Asset and Not Just Another Commercial Network
FirstNet is federally funded and congressionally mandated to serve public safety. Learn why it is a public asset instead of a commercial service
Official optimistic after NTIA talks on FirstNet reauthorization
Key fire representative hopeful that NTIA and public safety can more closely align about what they want in FirstNet Authority reauthorization language. As the U.S. Senate is expected to consider…
How the FirstNet Authority Board Maintains Continuity During Leadership Transitions
Learn how the FirstNet Authority board avoids disruption during member transitions through governance structure and institutional continuity.