Georgia police department switches from LMR to FirstNet
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…
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AT&T names Bugel as president of FirstNet unit
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…
FirstNet Users Front and Center at Inaugural Conference
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…
FirstNet, Built with AT&T Connects First Responders for Hurricanes Ian and Fiona
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…
‘Terrible devastation’: AT&T employees aid hurricane efforts
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…
AT&T uses amphibious vehicle to restore service
Clean up efforts are underway in Florida after hurricane Ian left behind a trail of destruction. Now, AT&T is working to restore phone service in impacted areas. On Sanibel Island,…
Las Vegas Inaugural FirstNet Users’ Conference a Resounding Success
PSBTA Vision 2022 conference in Las Vegas brought together first responders, technology experts, and equipment manufacturers NEWS / PRESS RELEASE LAS VEGAS, Sept. 29, 2022 — Build it, and they…
AT&T Networks Prepare for Hurricane Ian
AT&T* is ready for Hurricane Ianwith an arsenal of disaster response equipment and personnel on standby to support impacted communities and public safety on FirstNet® – America’s public safety network. …
FirstNet Authority CEO job posted officially, application deadline set for Oct. 24
Candidates interested in leading the FirstNet Authority can submit applications through the federal government’s online job portal during the next month, according to information released yesterday. SOURCE: Urgent Communications DATE:…
FirstNet officials share details on in-building offering that is free to public safety
FirstNet officials recently released more information about an in-building-coverage initiative that lets primary-agency customers install AT&T Cell Booster Pro devices—at no cost to the agency—in facilities that house public-safety personnel,…
FirstNet Expands 5G and In-Building Connectivity for First Responders
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE What’s the news? FirstNet, Built with AT&T(link is external) covers more first responders than any network in the country. And as America’s public safety wireless communications provider, AT&T(link is…
New radios link school security with law officials in case of an emergency
The phones are part of AT&T’s FirstNet system and are unique because It also serves as a police radio. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Communication plays a vital role during an…
FirstNet Authority initiates CEO search, spectrum-license renewal process
As expected, the FirstNet Authority recently took its first steps toward hiring a new CEO to lead the organization and to secure an FCC license renewal to the 700 MHz…
FirstNet Expands 5G and In-Building Connectivity for First Responders
FirstNet®, Built with AT&T covers more first responders than any network in the country. And as America’s public safety wireless communications provider, AT&T* is furthering their critical communications by expanding 5G on…
FirstNet is applauded at council meeting
The Yucaipa City Council presented a report about the partnership’s success at the Five Winds Festival that was available through FirstNet at the Aug. 8 meeting. A proclamation certificate of…