Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) board members are scheduled to vote today on a proposed agreement that would transfer the LA-RICS public-safety LTE assets to AT&T, so they…
FirstNet public-safety subscribers in the “primary” user category—law enforcement, fire, EMS, 911 and emergency-management personnel—now have preemptive access across AT&T’s network, FirstNet and AT&T announced today. FirstNet Public-safety subscribers in…
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) should influence public-safety products and solutions in its new role after the opt-out deadline passes at the end of the year, FirstNet officials said…
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announces that his state will pursue the FirstNet “opt-out” alternative with Rivada Networks building and maintaining the LTE radio access network instead of AT&T, resulting…
In order for first responders to reap the full benefits of mobile video technologies, public safety must have access to a robust and reliable network The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office…
Seven of the thirty-three opt-ins we’ve announced have come from states that issued RFPs as part of their exhaustive due diligence, recognizing that we bring their public safety personnel the…
States or territories that achieve “opt-out” status must use the FirstNet LTE core network to provide broadband services to FirstNet public-safety users in both the “primary” and “extended primary” groups,…
Vermont’s announcement followed last Friday’s publication of an AT&T blog that the Floriday FirstNet Executive Committee has recommended that Gov. Rick Scott make an “opt-in” decision about FirstNet Vermont’s Public…
AT&T is committed to serving public-safety users that subscribe to FirstNet, which is illustrated by the carrier’s enhancements of its network, personnel and disaster-recovery efforts that have been tested in…
“Even if you have a state contract, we negotiate with every individual agency,” Sambar said, citing the specific needs of each agency. AT&T has signed up the first subscribers in…
Communication is key in times of crisis and this technology can help strengthen public safety by keeping our first responders connected RESTON, Va., Nov. 15 – North Carolina is modernizing…
Thousands in San Juan Puerto Rico Get Cell Service via AT&T’s Flying COW Drone AT&T also views the LTE drone as an essential part of the nationwide public safety network…
FirstNet President TJ Kennedy will be leaving FirstNet at the end of the year to pursue private-sector opportunities associated with public-safety communications, Kennedy and FirstNet confirmed today Kennedy said it…
The FirstNet plan and associated technology will give Utah and the nation the necessary tools to maximize public safety. Reston, Va., Nov. 6, 2017 – Utah is modernizing communication technology…
Public Safety Agencies Across the Country Have Begun Signing Up for FirstNet Service RESTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — States and territories are putting public safety first. As of…