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Advanced Communication Tech at Cameron Peak
The Cameron Peak Fire was the largest wildland fire in Colorado’s history. The fire started on Aug. 13, 2020 and ravaged more than 200,000 acres until it finally was contained on Jan. 12, 2021. It forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people and required more than 1,500 personnel to fight.
Public Safety Next Generation 9-1-1 Coalition Launches Major Grassroots Campaign
Please write to your U.S. House of Representative asking for support of this Bill PRESS RELEASE On the heels of the introduction of important legislation to fund the modernization of…
FirstNet Supports Vaccine Distribution Efforts Across the U.S.
From coast to coast, FirstNet is helping those charged with coordination of the vaccine distribution across America to stop the spread of COVID-19. NEWS / PRESS RELEASE As the U.S….
AT&T Unveils 2021 5G Strategy
Currently, first responders in Houston are experiencing the early benefits of 5G+ on FirstNet. And in 2021, public safety will be able to take advantage of AT&T’s 5G in a way that…
FirstNet Authority Continues Trend of Clean Financial Audit
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) received an unmodified, or clean, audit opinion on its financial statements for fiscal year (FY) 2020. This is the eighth consecutive year that…
T-Mobile discloses data breach after SIM swapping attacks
The editorial staff at All Things FirstNet has posted this article to inform public safety of what can happen within networks and why it is important to ensure public safety…
Annual Report to Congress Demonstrates How FirstNet is “Rising to the Challenge”
By Tom Shull, Director, Legislative Affairs, First Responder Network Authority The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) is proud to release its Annual Report to Congress for Fiscal Year (FY)…
FirstNet Expands, Now Covers More Than 2.71 Million Square Miles
Expanding to Serve: FirstNet Surpasses 2.71 Million Square Miles Supporting More Than 2 Million Connections Added Nearly 100,000 Square Miles in 2020, Helps Narrow Rural Digital Divide; What’s the news? FirstNet®,…
AT&T Continues Boosting Its Communication Network for First Responders With an Executive Promotion
Dallas-headquartered telecom giant AT&T has appointed a new executive to helm its public sector and FirstNet business arm, Jason Porter. AT&T Photo SOURCE: dallasinovates.com DATE: February 25, 2021 Jason Porter,…
Data: FirstNet’s Subscription Base Grew 67% Last Year
The nationwide communications network for public safety has come a long way since it started operating in 2018. New numbers from AT&T, the company hired to build out the network,…
Tests show FirstNet MegaRange effective for 20-plus miles in maritime scenario, AT&T says
FirstNet MegaRange—the new FirstNet offering that leverages high-power-user-equipment (HPUE) technology to extend the effective range of a cell site—delivered throughput speeds that could support multiple video streams during maritime tests…
Collaboration is Key for Interoperability in National Capital Region
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) and FirstNet were created out of a need for interoperable communications among first responders. When major events and incidents occur, public safety agencies…
FirstNet Authority Meets with Public Safety to Inform Review of Nashville Bombing
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) continues its after action review of the bombing of an AT&T building in Nashville, Tennessee, meeting last week with public safety officials and FirstNet subscribers…
FirstNet adoption tops 15,000 agencies, 1.9 million connections, AT&T says
FirstNet provided more than 1.9 million LTE connections to more than 15,000 public-safety agencies as of the end of 2020, nationwide FirstNet contractor AT&T reported this week as part of…