Must-Dos for FirstNet in 2023
By James Careless What does FirstNet need to get done in 2023? That’s the second of two questions that AllThingsFirstNet put to former FirstNet CEO (now RapidSOS President of Public…
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PSCR partners with FirstNet Authority for June public-safety-communications event
Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) recently announced its partnership with the FirstNet Authority to host 5×5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit, a new June event that is designed to be…
Most Hoped-For FirstNet Accomplishments in 2023
By James Careless What do you hope to see FirstNet accomplish in 2023? That’s a question that AllThingsFirstNet asked former FirstNet CEO (now RapidSOS President of Public Sector) Edward Parkinson,…
5G Could Provide Device-to-Device Communications, Like LMR Did
By James Careless There are many reasons why Land Mobile Radio (LMR) can’t hold a candle to smartphones for first responder communications. But one area where LMR does have an…
AT&T Teams With Satellite Provider AST SpaceMobile as It Looks to Boost Coverage
Another day, another carrier looking to bolster its coverage with a satellite company. On Tuesday the carrier announced a new partnership with AST SpaceMobile, a satellite company, to use its…
World-renowned holiday lights festival happens with FirstNet behind the scenes
By Bruce Fitzgerald, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Keeping holiday magic alive with FirstNet As visitors marvel at the twinkling holiday lights, St. Augustine’s officials are hard…
Leaving LMR for FirstNet Exclusively: One Department’s Story
By James Careless Can a law enforcement agency leave land mobile radio (LMR) and switch to FirstNet exclusively for its primary communications system? That’s a move Georgia’s Dallas Police Department…
PSAC and Tribal Working Group Fall Meetings emphasize FirstNet growth and innovation
Fall 2022 was a busy time for the First Responder Network Authority’s (FirstNet Authority) Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) and its Tribal Working Group (TWG). Both groups returned to in-person meetings, with members eager…
After exploring ‘opt-out’ decision in 2017, New Hampshire’s Stevens wins FirstNet Authority award
“We have developed a partnership with the FirstNet Authority and AT&T that is unsurpassed anywhere else in the country,” Stevens said during an interview with IWCE’s Urgent Communications. “This is certainly…
New Hampshire Public Safety Official Receives Distinguished Award for Leadership in Communications
By First Responder Network Authority Concord, NH., Nov. 16, 2022 – New Hampshire public safety leader John Stevens has been awarded the prestigious Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award (Harlin McEwen…
FirstNet Authority pursuing new CEO, Band 14 buildout, spectrum-license renewal
FirstNet Authority board members received updated information about key initiatives for the organization, including the search for a new CEO, the buildout of 700 MHz Band 14 LTE coverage by…
FirstNet enables telehealth in the inland island of Jackman, Maine
The Jackman, Maine region is known for its outdoor sporting community and beautiful landscapes. Nestled among the Northwestern Mountains of Maine near the Canadian border, the Jackman region is surrounded…
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…
Firefighters never give up. Their technology shouldn’t either
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…
This FirstNet tech might save your life soon
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…