Some say 5G slicing is a viable alternative to spectrum sharing or private networks — but it suffers from severe constraints Some wireless industry commentators have suggested that “5G network…
Explore what the 4.9 GHz public safety spectrum is, how it’s used by agencies, and how FirstNet uses 4.9 GHz to drive innovation and communication reliability.
Discover why WPS isn’t enough for first responders. See how FirstNet outperforms with superior reliability, security, and dedicated bandwidth in emergencies.
In emergencies, communication is more than just a convenience — it’s a lifeline. When disaster strikes in remote regions or terrestrial communication networks fail, gaps in coverage can delay critical…
March to mid-May is busy season for Shawnee County Fire District #4, located in northeastern Kansas. Our agency is made up of 20 to 30 volunteers who give their time…
240 million—that’s approximately how many calls are made to 9-1-1 in the U.S. each year*, and the total keeps growing.
Given that there are only 5,748 primary and secondary Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) nationwide, that’s a lot of calls for the human operators to handle. Fortunately, many calls to PSAPs’ non-emergency 10-digit phone numbers can be handled by artificial intelligence-driven telephone answering systems.
PRESS RELEASE Las Vegas, NV – The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) and Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, Intl. (APCO) held a joint communications event March 18-19, 2025, in…
Artificial intelligence is a behemoth that’s moving forward and going to have an impact on every element of society,” replied Devine. “Our focus is to make sure public safety gets to participate in those gains. AI is a broad field focused on creating systems that mimic human intelligence, including reasoning, decision-making, problem-solving, and interpreting information. We’re really focused on making sure that, as AI migrates forward, that public safety benefits from it.
by Chuck Dowd For the past four years, there has been an issue of critical importance for our nation’s First Responders in front of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). At stake…
AUSTIN, Texas — As wildfires ravaged Pacific Palisades and other parts of Southern California, a critical breakdown in communication systems left first responders scrambling and residents desperate to connect with loved…
By James Careless The application of artificial intelligence (AI) to first responder communications, advances in 5G, and the reauthorization of FirstNet are the big trends that the experts see dominating…
As a public safety partner, the FirstNet team – in collaboration with local AT&T teams and AT&T Network Disaster Recovery – have been on the ground since day one to…
By James Careless Warning! If your agency is using the 4.9 GHz band (4940–4990 MHz) for public safety communications under an FCC “PA” radio service code authorization, you need to…
By James Careless Call it a success! The 2024 Vision FirstNet Users Summit (Vision 2024) held by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) was a hit with attendees, FirstNet…
NEWS / PRESS RELEASE LAS VEGAS, Nev.—The Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA), a coalition of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA), commends the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on its…