Verizon Dropping Rural Montanans Could Affect Emergency Services
In rural Montana, where you and your neighbors are your own first responders come fire, flood or heart attack, being dropped as a customer by Verizon Wireless could have serious…
State Updates
FirstNet Crucial to Georgia’s Public Safety
Opting in would put advanced tools into the hands of Georgia’s public safety community, allowing it to be better prepared for any event, whether small or large. By Ed Davis, former…
Tennessee Governor Haslam Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
Governor Haslam’s decision will help deliver innovation and interoperability to emergency personnel across Tennessee’s diverse landscape – including its rural, mountainous and remote areas, as well as federal lands. FirstNet…
First Responder Network crucial for Iowa’s safety
Opting in will give emergency teams a better and certainly more affordable way to share crucial data during emergencies. I’ve served as a law enforcement official in Iowa for nearly…
Alaska Governor Walker Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
Putting this technology in the hands of our public safety personnel brings us closer to building a safer Alaska. ESTON, Va., Aug. 30, 2017 – Alaska is modernizing communications technology…
Nevada Governor Sandoval Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
Nevada is transforming communications capabilities for first responders across the Silver State. CARSON CITY, Nev., Aug. 17, 2017 – Nevada is transforming communications capabilities for first responders across the Silver…
Kansas Governor Brownback Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
“This initiative positions Kansas to provide state-of-the-art emergency communication services to the benefit of our residents, businesses and visitors.” RESTON, Va., Aug. 15, 2017 – Kansas is transforming public safety…
Arizona to Transform Communications for Public Safety
“The State of Arizona is ready to work shoulder-to-shoulder with AT&T and FirstNet to finally deploy a true interoperable nationwide communications system for public safety.” RESTON, Va., August 14, 2017…
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.
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).
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.
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.
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,…
Maine Governor LePage Approves Buildout Plan For First Responder Network
With his decision, FirstNet and AT&T will deliver a specialized wireless broadband network to Maine’s first responders and bring advanced technologies that will help them save lives and protect communities….