Kansas taps AT&T to boost fire, police communications in emergencies
Fire, police, medical and other first responders in Kansas will gain dedicated wireless services in emergencies under the state’s FirstNet deal with AT&T.
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Arizona becomes second state to ‘opt-in’ to FirstNet after issuing RFP for alternative RAN
Arizona yesterday accepted the FirstNet deployment plan to build the nationwide public-safety broadband networks (NPSBN) within its borders, making it the 12th state to “opt-in” and just the second state to make the decision after previously issuing a request for proposals (RFP) to build an alternative LTE radio access network (RAN).
PSAP personnel to receive priority, preemptive access on FirstNet
Dispatchers, call-takers and other personnel working in public-safety answering points will have priority access immediately to FirstNet—and preemptive access by the end of the year—FirstNet officials announced this week during the APCO 2017 show.
NG911 and FirstNet: Breaking down the differences
The National 911 Program and NASNA teamed up to create a guide to help authorities better understand how to use NG911 and FirstNet.
Kansas to Transform Communications for Public Safety
Kansas is transforming public safety communications by opting in to FirstNet. Today, Governor Sam Brownback announced his decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community.
Arizona to Transform Communications for Public Safety
The State of Arizona is opting into FirstNet. With this decision, FirstNet and AT&T* will deliver a specialized wireless broadband network to Arizona’s public safety community. This makes Arizona the 13th state or territory in the country to bring first responders advanced technologies that will help them save lives and protect communities.
High-speed network aids first responders
FirstNet is the long overdue result of the communications barrier first responders experienced on Sept. 11, 2001. Following the attacks, Congress observed — as we all did — that public safety needed a network dedicated to their communications. This need continues today.
Sheriffs: With FirstNet Set to Launch, Make the Public Safety Network Yours
The National Sheriffs’ Association has long been a leading advocate for this network. Sheriffs from around the country joined together and linked up with leaders from the fire service and EMS communities to fight for the creation of FirstNet. We now have chance to turn this vision into reality by encouraging our states to join the FirstNet Network.
AT&T CFO: FirstNet’s prioritized service for public safety ‘a challenge’ to net neutrality
During an appearance this morning at an investor event, AT&T’s CFO pointed out that FirstNet’s pre-emption requirements for public safety users present “a challenge with the net neutrality process because you are giving prioritized service to police, firefighters.”
Verizon Tries to Maintain Stake in Public Safety as FirstNet Opt-Ins Stack Up
AT&T may have been awarded the FirstNet build contract, but rival U.S. wireless carrier Verizon said it plans to continue offering public safety solutions to states regardless of their opt-in status.
Montana Governor Bullock Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
“As wildfires across the state impact our communities and our hometowns, it’s critical that we support the efforts of the men and women protecting Montana with all resources available.” RESTON,…
11 Down, 45 To Go: How FirstNet’s Opt-in/Opt-out Process Is Advancing
As the initial comment period for state plans closes, the coordinating agency’s president reflects on what’s happened so far and what’s next. TJ Kennedy wasn’t sure whether a public-private partnership…
Michigan Becomes First State To ‘Opt-in’ To FirstNet After Issuing An RFP
The action makes Michigan the ninth state to “opt-in” to the FirstNet system—and the first among the states that issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking a vendor partner under…
FirstNet, Broadband Network To Enable Police And Fire Responders To Talk To Each Other, Ready To Launch
At a recent national gathering of police commanders and telecommunications executives, one executive lamented: “What company sends its employees into the field without a smartphone? Cops do. They give them…
Motorola Buys the Airbus North American 9-1-1, P25 Business
Motorola Solutions announced plans to buy the North American 9-1-1 and Project 25 (P25) business of Airbus. Airbus’ TETRA business based in Europe is not part of the acquisition. Motorola…