AT&T rips T-Mobile’s promise to first responders as ‘a marketing stunt’
Last week, T-Mobile made some announcements that were either a) nice things to do for low-income families and emergency responders, or b) self-serving maneuvers to…
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FLYMOTION SELECTED AS 1 OF THE TOP 50 FLORIDA COMPANIES TO WATCH
FLYMOTION is pleased to announce that we have been selected as an honoree for this year’s 50 Florida Companies to Watch, a statewide competition that identifies companies expected to see significant growth over the next several years.
AT&T Selected by HHS for Network Modernization, Wireless FirstNet Access
The HHS OIG solution includes wireless access to FirstNet. SOURCE: executivegov.com DATE: November 6, 2019 AT&T has been selected by the U.S. Department of Health…
FirstNet adopted by more than 9,800 agencies, supporting almost 900,000 connections, AT&T says
More than 9,800 agencies have subscribed to FirstNet and connected almost 900,000 devices to the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN), according to figures recently released…
AT&T Selects Viaero to Support FirstNet Network Deployment in Rural Colorado and Nebraska
New connectivity will help advance public safety, improve internet access for area communities PRESS RELEASE Viaero Wireless Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries were recently selected…
LTE-capable P25 radios from L3Harris receive FirstNet Ready certification
L3Harris Technologies today announced that its XL-185P and XL-200P portable P25 radios that also support LTE connectivity have been designated as FirstNet Ready and certified…
Motorola Solutions unveils APX NEXT, a P25 radio with LTE connectivity and voice-assistant technology
Motorola Solutions today unveiled APX NEXT, the company’s first P25 radio that also enables push-to-talk functionality via FirstNet LTE connectivity and virtual-assistant technology that allows…
Implementing Pulsara and FirstNet® Improves North Texas Regional EMS Patient Care and Treatment Times
North Texas Regional EMS transforms communication and care coordination during time-sensitive situations. PRESS RELEASE October 18, 2019 BOZEMAN, Mont.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–North Texas Regional EMS’ (NTREMS) use…
FirstNet Authority board gets two members, including first 911 official
All position on the FirstNet Authority board are filled, after U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross today appointed two new members, Karima Holmes—the first 911…
FirstNet interoperability responsibilities, FCC authority debated in proceeding
Multiple commenters have asked the FCC to require that the FirstNet public-safety system be interoperable with LMR and commercial LTE networks, but officials representing the…
Smart Cities Connect 2019: FirstNet Empowers Public Safety, Say First Responders
At D.C. area conference, police and fire officials discussed how advancements in data transmission save lives. Source: statetechmagazine.com DATE: October 8, 2019 Just as cities…
FirstNet apps: How first response gets done
FirstNet’s first job is to provide responders with a dedicated broadband network that gives them priority and preemption options during emergencies. But since its launch…
Beyond Signal Strength: Measuring Performance of Public Safety Mobile Broadband Networks
A Protocol for Testing FirstNet and Commercial Carriers Using a testing protocol like the one described in this report should give public safety executives the…
Glick celebrates first responders, new tech at ceremony
A truck providing improved communications for first responders in rural areas will be available to all Wyoming law enforcement agencies that opt into a new…
FirstNet gets new AT&T lead as Jason Porter replaces promoted Chris Sambar
AT&T today announced that the carrier’s FirstNet leader Chris Sambar has been named as an executive vice president in the company and will be replaced…