Duck goes all in on FirstNet
The town of Duck in North Carolina’s famed Outer Banks is in the midst of its busy season. During the summer, it swells from 400 permanent residents to as many…
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AT&T contract with DOJ worth up to $984 million includes FirstNet access for more than 40 federal agencies
“FirstNet is certainly part of a broader solution that we will be supporting DoJ with,” Schwartz said. “There are agencies within DoJ that are already using FirstNet—ATF is one of…
AT&T CEO says FirstNet buildout 60% done, with 70% mark targeted by end of year
AT&T’s FirstNet 700 MHz Band 14 deployment was about 60% finished at the end of June, and the carrier giant hopes to reach the 70% completion mark by the end…
DOCOMO PACIFIC to assist with FirstNet in the Marianas
“We’re pleased to support the FirstNet mission. This will help transform the way Guam and CNMI’s public safety and emergency officials share information quickly when they need to most.” –…
FirstNet Chair Horowitz expects Authority to make multiple network investments each year
FirstNet Authority board members likely will make multiple decisions annually to invest in the FirstNet system as the nationwide public-safety broadband system evolves, with enhancing the network core and improving…
Samsung, Visual Labs aim to consolidate police body cameras into smartphones
The last thing police officers need is another device to lug around. Here’s how Samsung and Visual Labs are addressing the issue. A Samsung Galaxy S9 as a body camera….
How FirstNet Spurs Public Safety Innovation and Smart City Growth
The development of the first responder dedicated broadband network yields benefits for emergency response and communities at large. SOURCE: statetechmagazine.com Improving connectivity is the focus of new modernization efforts taking…
PSCR: Terese Manley highlights efforts to provide public safety with LTE coverage via untethered drones
The challenges call for the drones to weigh less than 55 pounds and to be untethered. SOURCE: Urgent Communications DATE: July, 12, 2019 Terese Manley, prize competition and challenge specialist…
FirstNet Authority outlines roadmap targets for future system reinvestment
FirstNet Authority board members are expected to decide this fall how as much as $78 million will be earmarked to help improve the capabilities of the FirstNet public-safety LTE network…
San Jose announces widespread FirstNet adoption for public safety, other city government personnel
Personnel throughout the city of San Jose will be using more than 4,500 devices on the FirstNet system being built by AT&T—representing the most comprehensive adoption of the public-safety LTE…
Verizon Dethroned as Fastest Wireless Carrier in US
AT&T has rocketed into the top spot this year SOURCE: PCMag.com DATE: June, 201 2019 All four major wireless carriers in the US are constantly flinging claims at you—they’re the…
IAFF Joins with AT&T to Educate Firefighters on FirstNet Mobile Broadband Services
FirstNet is a critical tool to keep firefighters and paramedics safe and ensure effective emergency and disaster response PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC – The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)…
AT&T expects to complete 80% of FirstNet next year, as well as nationwide 5G on spectrum below 6 GHz
AT&T expects to complete 80% of its contracted FirstNet deployment for 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum next fall, and the FirstNet effort is helping the carrier realize its 5G vision…
UNDERSTANDING HOW FEDERAL GRANTS CAN BE USED TO SUPPORT FIRSTNET PROJECTS
Since FirstNet became operational in March 2018, many federal agencies have expanded their grant programs to allow expenditures for the procurement, sustainment, and/or maintenance of FirstNet interoperable communications equipment and…
Fort Pierce PD joins FirstNet for first responders, just ahead of Hurricane Season
With the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season just days away, the Fort Pierce Police Department is now using FirstNet, a communications platform that will enable officers to communicate with…