by PSBTA Team | Oct 12, 2026 | Press Releases The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) will bring public safety leaders, first responders, technology experts and industry partners together…
New Framework Challenges Agencies to Rethink How They Build Resilient, Interoperable Communications Networks A new whitepaper hosted by the PSBTA, “ Broadband First: A Strategic Investment Framework for Public Safety…
PSBTA honors Scott Agnew, Jim Pasco, Patrick Yoes, Stephen Devine, and Chief Brad Ventura for advancing FirstNet and the Public-Safety Community LAS VEGAS, Nev. (September 24, 2026) – The 2026…
The PSSA/PSBTA applaud today’s unanimous DC Circuit panel decision upholding the FCC’s 4.9 GHz decision.
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association will host a collaborative session at the 2026 Vision FirstNet Users Summit to bring tribal leaders and public safety professionals together to advance resilience,…
News / Press Release WASHINGTON – Today, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick has appointed four public safety, technology, and business…
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that Secretary Howard Lutnick has appointed Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. to serve as Chairman of the…
A new national podcast is launching that focuses on the future of public safety: 10‑2 Blue Brief: Emerging Tech & Innovation in Law Enforcement. The series dives deep into the tools, platforms, and technologies transforming how agencies prevent crime, respond to emergencies, and protect both officers and the communities they serve. The backbone of each conversation will be FirstNet and its continued impact on law enforcement efficiency and effectiveness at responding to crime.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Howard C. Liebengood Foundation proudly announces that two of its distinguished board members, retired Police Chief Terrence M. Cunningham and…
Wednesday, 22 April 2026 09:00 AM NEWS / PRESS RELEASE SPRINGFIELD, OR / ACCESS Newswire / April 22, 2026 / Critical Linx, part of the Hughes Fire Affiliates, announced today that it is…
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) welcomes the announcement by the First Responder Network Authority to expand FirstNet through the deployment of more than 135 new purpose-built cell sites, enhanced indoor coverage solutions, and upgrades supporting future satellite-to-device capabilities for public safety.
PRESS RELEASE May 01, 2025 WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced that Mike Cannon has been named the Executive Director and CEO…
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…
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.
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…