Grant Assistance at Your Fingertips
By Kamala Kuhn Whether you’re seasoned in the world of grants or just getting started with grants, All Things FirstNet has grant resources, services, and assistance that can be helpful…
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FirstNet adoption expands to more than 16,000 agencies, 2.2 million connections
FirstNet’s nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) supported more than 2.2 million connections for more than 16,000 subscribing agencies as of March 31, according to figures released today by AT&T, the…
FirstNet adds 5G to first responder network as part of AT&T contract, expanding rural broadband
Four years in, the FirstNet program is adding 5G technology to the nation’s first responder network. And it’s been steadily building out coverage in rural parts of the country. Here with…
Looking Back: The Ultimate Stress Test for FirstNet
AT&T hosting FirstNet forum event to showcase how FirstNet has supported public safety during their day-to-day operations and response to a range of emergency events over the last year The…
Baltimore PD Transforms Public Safety Communications With FirstNet
Baltimore Police Department, Largest Public Safety Agency in Maryland Using FirstNet®, Transforms Public Safety Communications Baltimore PD Along with 15,000 Other Public Safety Agencies Across the U.S. on FirstNet, Uses…
FirstNet: Making First Responder Health & Wellness a Top Priority
By Jason Porter, President, Public Sector and FirstNet, AT&T Four years ago, the federal government selected AT&T to enter into a public-private partnership to build and manage public safety’s network….
FirstNet Cell Sites Launching Nationwide to Support Public Safety – Updated List
The FirstNet network offers first responders and those critical to their response a purpose-built experience they can’t get anywhere else. That includes truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it. April…
AT&T launches 5G services for FirstNet subscribers in parts of 38 cities, 20+ venues
First responders can access millimeter-wave 5G services that are being enabled by recent upgrades to the FirstNet core in parts of 38 cities and in more than 20 venues, as well as tower-to-core encryption of FirstNet traffic nationwide in less than a year, according to FirstNet contractor AT&T and the FirstNet Authority.
FirstNet & 5G: An Experience Unlike Anything Else for America’s First Responders
Bringing Public Safety the Only Nationwide Network with Comprehensive, Tower-to-Core Encryption; AT&T Launches FirstNet Health & Wellness Coalition
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…