The FirstNet Authority Leadership Changes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2025 LAS VEGAS— Many sources have reported that Joe Wassel, the CEO of FirstNet, is retiring. “On behalf of the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance, (PSSA) we…
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FirstNet Expands Public Safety’s Dedicated Connectivity with 1,000 New Sites Nationwide
With a commitment unlike any other carrier, AT&T delivered these sites across 46 states and D.C., 9 months ahead of schedule Key Takeaways: AT&T, in partnership with the First Responder…
With FCC Authorization, FirstNet, Built with AT&T Envisions Satellite Connectivity Trials Later This Year
AST SpaceMobile and AT&T are working to bring direct-to-cellular connectivity to first responders on FirstNet via BlueBird satellites Key Takeaways: Working alongside AT&T, AST SpaceMobile has been granted permission to…
FirstNet Expands Coverage for America’s First Responders, Surpasses 7 Million Connections
Innovative solutions enhance in-building connectivity and give public safety unprecedented visibility into their network Key Takeaways: AT&T and the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) deliver robust, multi-layered coverage – now for…
NCSL Joins Others Expressing Support for the Reauthorization of First Responder Network Authority
As a coalition of bipartisan membership organizations representing state legislatures, state chief information officers, mayors, cities, and counties, we write to express our support for the reauthorization of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). We urge Congress to permanently reauthorize FirstNet before its authorization sunsets in February 2027.
Support FirstNet Reauthorization!
Read the letters of support and use your voice today! Sign the petition to support the reauthorization of the FirstNet Authority March 17, 2025 Recently, several organizations sent a letter to Representative…
True Blue Connection: AT&T and AST SpaceMobile Take Connectivity to New Heights
AT&T and AST SpaceMobile have successfully completed another video call by satellite to an everyday smartphone over AT&T spectrum. AT&T, in coordination with the FirstNet Authority, has already successfully tested…
Advocates gear up for FirstNet reauthorization push
Money for the dedicated public safety communications network runs out in 2027. Supporters don’t want to see the service interrupted given the good it has done already. Various groups, lawmakers…
FirstNet tops 6.7 million connections, 29.5K agencies, AT&T reports
FirstNet supports more than 6.7 million connections for more than 29,500 public-safety agencies as of the end of 2024, according to information released by AT&T, the contractor of the nationwide…
FirstNet is Transforming Communications for First Responders in Hagerstown, Washington County
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE AT&T* joined local first responders, public safety officials and community leaders in Hagerstown to highlight how FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – the only network built with and for America’s…
State of Florida Enhances Emergency Response with Addition of New Portable FirstNet Cell Sites
New deployable network assets will help keep first responders prepared and connected during natural disasters, major emergencies and other large events The State of Florida has added 50 new deployable…
AT&T Supporting Customers Affected by California Fires
As always, our top priority is keeping our customers, their families and first responders connected. Latest Updates Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 12:05 p.m. PST READ FULL AT&T RELEASE
AT&T Supporting Customers Affected by California Fires
As always, our top priority is keeping our customers, their families and first responders connected. Latest Updates Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, 12:05 p.m. PST READ FULL AT&T RELEASE
AT&T Responds to Winter Storm Blair
Our teams are closely tracking Winter Storm Blair and responding to network impacts across affected areas. We understand how important it is to stay connected and as weather conditions permit,…
FirstNet in 2024: A year of growth, innovation and bold plans for the future
In 2024, the FirstNet Authority took bold and decisive actions to evolve the network. We dedicated our people, programs, and resources to make FirstNet the best possible communications network for…