PSBTA Announces VISION 2022 FirstNet Users Summit
First of its kind ‘in person’ opportunity specifically directed to current FirstNet users to be held in Las Vegas, January 18-21, 2022 The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) is…
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FirstNet buildout more than 95% complete, AT&T exec says
AT&T has completed more than 95% of its contracted buildout of the FirstNet nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) system on 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum, according to an AT&T executive….
U.S. Air Force Chooses FirstNet for Public Safety Communications Across 15 Bases
OAKTON, Va., Oct. 5, 2021 What’s the news? The U.S. Air Force has selected FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – the only nationwide high-speed broadband communications platform built with and for first responders and those who support…
DHS S&T Tests FirstNet Push-to-Talk App in Real-World Scenarios
S&T collaborated with local and federal partners to field test FirstNet’s Push-to-Talk (FNPTT) application, which is a standards-based, mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) app. SOURCE: hstoday.us DATE: September 28, 2021 The ability for…
Despite Hurricane Ida outages, Louisiana governor supports partnership with AT&T
Louisiana likely won’t be switching mobile phone service providers SOURCE: lailluminator.com DATE: September 30, 2021 Louisiana’s state government isn’t looking to switch communication providers from AT&T despite the chaos caused…
Washington Military Department Joins FirstNet® – America’s Public Safety Network
New Technologies Expand Our Capabilities to Better Serve the State of Washington WASHINGTON, September 21, 2021 — The Washington Military Department is connecting its disaster response and emergency management teams…
Firefighters Found Public Safety Network FirstNet
Two 9/11 first responders made it their mission to “provide public safety with dedicated connectivity.” Thomas Nicolette and Fred Scalera, both New Jersey firefighters during 9/11, were at the New…
Revisiting FirstNet, the Public Safety Network Born from 9/11
As they responded to the terrorist attacks on 9/11, public safety professionals struggled to communicate with each other due to tech issues. Twenty years later, FirstNet exists to ensure this…
Former TVF&R chief helped revolutionize public safety technology
Jeff Johnson says 9/11 shed light on the flaws in communications systems used by the nation’s first responders. SOURCE: pamplinmedia.com DATE: September 3, 2021 “The last standing recommendation to the…
Communications from 9/11 to COVID-19
Lessons Learned That Have Shaped and Modernized Law Enforcement Communications SOURCE: policechiefmagazine.org DATE: September 2, 2021 The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, changed the world in an instant. Everyone…
FirstNet Delivers Connectivity to Help Fight the Dixie Fire
FirstNet Connects First Responders Fighting the Dixie Fire August 20, 2021 Starting on July 13th, the Dixie Fire has already become the 2nd largest fire in California history and the largest…
FirstNet Brings a One-of-a-Kind 5G Experience to More First Responders Across the Country
MegaRange™ Capabilities Connect Firefighters Battling Wildfires; FirstNet Serves as Wireless Backup for AT&T ESInet™ to Increase Resiliency What’s the news? FirstNet® – the only nationwide network built with and for America’s first responders –…
FirstNet Authority seeks input on potential solutions to off-network challenges
FirstNet Authority officials released a request for information (RFI) seeking input about direct-mode and other technological solutions to address the issue of providing broadband communications support “off-network”—when first responders are…
“Emergency!” Stars Producing Paramedic Documentary
FirstNet, Built with AT&T*, is the principal sponsor of the project “Stories like these are why we’re committed to supporting FirstNet. And it’s one of the reasons we launched the…
FirstNet Creates Connections for First Responders Combatting Oregon’s Bootleg Fire
August 03, 2021 Wildland fires continue to burn at all-time highs. More than 90 wildfires – accounting for 1.8+ million acres – are currently raging across the United States according…