Early FirstNet Subscribers Detail QPP Services
First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) subscribers offered more details on their service features, specifically quality of service, priority and pre-emption (QPP). Two of the FirstNet…
State Updates
Colorado gets a leg up on FirstNet deployment
As one of the Early Builders for FirstNet’s nationwide broadband public safety network, Colorado officials expect their experience testing the demonstration network’s capabilities will help…
New communications system prioritizes emergency responders’ calls during catastrophic emergencies
It can be frustrating having a call drop, or a text that simply won’t deliver. For first responders, that’s not an option in an emergency…
Kansas Highway Patrol is First Agency in Kansas to Transform First Responder Communications with Firstnet
The Kansas Highway Patrol has become the first public safety agency in the state to subscribe to FirstNet. This move lets us take advantage of…
It’s Unanimous: California Makes FirstNet ‘Opt-in’ Decision
“California has high hopes and expectations for the FirstNet initiative,” the letter states. “Our partnership and collaboration will undoubtedly deliver the best solution to our…
California Governor Brown Opts-in to FirstNet
“FirstNet in California will help deliver innovation and interoperability across the Golden State’s diverse landscape – including its rural, urban and coastal areas.” RESTON, Va.,…
Florida Governor Scott Approves Plan for FirstNet
“Florida has decided to participate in the deployment of the nationwide, interoperable broadband network as proposed in the FirstNet State Plan… I believe this is…
All eyes on California as Florida makes FirstNet ‘opt-in’ announcement, New Hampshire reverses ‘opt-out’ plans
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and Florida Gov. Rick Scott announce that accepted the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) deployment plan offered by FirstNet and…
NH decides to opt in to FirstNet after all
New Hampshire will not opt out of a national wireless network for first responders as originally planned, the governor announced Thursday. Gov. Chris Sununu had…
New York Governor Cuomo Approves Opt-in to FirstNet
“The entire state, from the Great Lakes to the most remote areas of the Adirondacks to New York City, must have seamless communication for our…
Mississippi Governor Bryant Approves Buildout Plan for FirstNet
“I’ve determined this is the best deal with the least amount of risk for taxpayers,” said Governor Bryant. “It will provide our first responders with…
Oregon Governor Brown Approves Buildout Plan for FirstNet
“Our state’s first responders deserve the best resources we can get for them, and by first working to identify our needs and review all of…
Washington Governor Inslee Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
“Whether we’re responding to wildfires in eastern Washington or floods in western Washington, our first responders must have a reliable communications network and this process…
Washington, Oregon, D.C. make FirstNet ‘opt-in’ announcements
Leaders for Washington, Oregon and the District of Columbia announce that they have accepted the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) deployment plan offered by FirstNet…
Delaware Governor Carney Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
“This is only a first step, but this plan has real potential to prioritize communications among law enforcement agencies, fire and EMS personnel, and help…