FirstNet Meets With States on Individual Network Plans
As of June 28, the First Responder Network Authority team has met with 24 states to discuss the nationwide high-speed data network for first responders…
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Myth Busters: A FirstNet Edition
Many things are being said about FirstNet, but not all of them are entirely accurate. Here’s an attempt to clarify some potentially confusing statements that…
Super Bowl LI: FirstNet After Action Report
Harris County Texas After Action Report of the operational use of the Harris County LTE system at Super Bowl LI – the first large scale…
FCC Sets Criteria For State FirstNet Networks
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the benchmarks it will use to evaluate alternative network proposals for states that choose to opt out of FirstNet…
FirstNet, AT&T Release State Plans
FirstNet, ATT release state plans, Governors to make ‘opt-in/opt-out’ decisions by mid-December Public-safety organizations in certain states could begin using a prioritized FirstNet service on…
Keep Your Eyes On The Prize
FirstNet Board Member Gov. James Douglas to States, Public Safety: ‘Keep your eyes on the prize’ On June 5, 2017, FirstNet Board…
What Fire Departments Can Expect From FirstNet, AT&T Deal
Dedicated access to the network and robust coverage in hard-to-reach areas are among the benefits fire departments may see As I have attended fire service…
Motorola To Be A Part Of FirstNet First Responder Network
Motorola Solutions will provide mobile apps, software and services for the FirstNet network as part of its role on the AT&T team Motorola Solutions will…
FirstNet’s Sue Swenson Expresses Confidence In AT&T’s Ability To Make Network Vision A Reality
Chairwoman Sue Swenson says early indications from AT&T officials make her confident that the carrier has the proper public-safety-centric focus to build the public-safety broadband…
AT&T Accelerates FirstNet Opt-In Timeline For States Eager To Participate
AT&T and FirstNet are slashing the opt-in timeline for the first responder network buildout, giving states eager to participate the ability to green light the…
FirstNet, AT&T Drop ‘Draft State Plan’ Term, Announce Process For Early ‘Opt-in’ Decisions
Governors will have an opportunity to accept FirstNet state plan for deploying a public-safety broadband network as soon as this month. Governors will have an…
AT&T Hopes To Catch All With FirstNet
As states test waters, AT&T hopes to catch all with FirstNet States have started exploring alternatives to the $40-billion nationwide first responder network in the…
FCC Proposes FirstNet Opt-out Review Process For Consideration
FCC proposes FirstNet opt-out review process for consideration at June 22 meeting States and territories pursuing the “opt-out” alternative would need to complete an FCC review process…
First Responder Network Could Drive ARES Changes
“There is no substitute for eyes and ears on the ground in an emergency.” “Radio amateurs can and should continue to play an important part…
AT&T Seeks Tough Standards For FirstNet Opt-Outs
AT&T wants tough standards for states that want to opt out and build their own system AT&T, which won the $6.5 billion contract to…