Honoring the Sacrifices, Valor, and Service of U.S. Veterans
Today we commemorate Veterans Day – a moment in time to show our appreciation for all who have served in the military. Veterans touch our lives every day – be…
Today we commemorate Veterans Day – a moment in time to show our appreciation for all who have served in the military. Veterans touch our lives every day – be…
During wildfire season and throughout the year, FirstNet ensures communications and connection to critical systems are reliable when they matter most Reliable communication is not just important in the fire…
If you’re not part of the first responder agencies in the U.S.A., you probably have never heard of FirstNet. We’re going change that now. We’re talking about special phones, special…
The First Responder Network Authority, also known as FirstNet, is an independent authority that was established in the wake of September 11, 2001. After the terrorist attacks, the government realized…
By Travis Hull, User Experience Lead, Roadmap Domain Division, First Responder Network Authority The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is dedicated to enhancing the FirstNet network and advancing public…
FCC commissioners are able to consider taking action on a 4.9 GHz order that is designed to “create new public-safety opportunities for 5G,” according to FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, who…
First responders are at the core of our communities. Emergency medical officials treat those in pain. Firefighters carry victims to safety. Emergency managers marshal resources. 9-1-1 call takers field distress…
When approaching an emergency or disaster, the more information public safety can gather, the safer and more efficient the response can be. In recent years, agencies have turned to drone…
FirstNet provides more than 4 million connections to more than 23,000 public-safety agencies while continuing to play a significant role in the postpaid wireless subscriber growth figures for contractor AT&T,…
By James Careless Hurricane Ian’s deadly assault on Florida surprised the world with its ferocious flooding, widespread destruction of property and infrastructure, and tragic loss of life. But FirstNet’s Response…
The Dallas Police Department in Georgia is the first in the state—and one of the first in the country—to completely switch from land mobile radios (LMR) to public safety broadband…
AT&T this week announced that longtime FirstNet advocate Jim Bugel will be the new president of the carrier’s FirstNet program—the unit charged with building and maintaining the nationwide public-safety broadband…
PSBTA Vision 2022 conference in Las Vegas focussed on the people who use, support, and administer FirstNet By James Careless Billed as a “FirstNet Users summit”, the inaugural Public Safety…
By Jason Porter, President, Public Sector and FirstNet, AT&T It’s weeks like these why we prepare. We prepare for the worst that mother nature can deliver so that when it matters…
A week before Hurricane Ian ravaged Fort Meyers and surrounding areas of Florida, AT&T sent in about 500 volunteers with equipment to prep for the incoming natural disaster. SOURCE: pressofatlanticcity.com…