Product Feature: More Than a Signal
Communications Solutions For Modern Policing In the middle of a crowded public event, a police officer is attempting to stream live video, access records, and coordinate with multiple agencies—all while…
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From Incident to At-Home Recovery: How Connectivity Powers the Modern Patient Journey
A patient’s healthcare journey doesn’t begin and end at the hospital. FirstNet®—the only network built with and for public safety—can help keep patients, first responders, clinicians and caregivers connected from…
Future of Spectrum Allocation for Public Safety Networks
Learn how spectrum allocation, Band 14, and 4.9 GHz affect public safety networks and why supporting FirstNet reauthorization ensures reliable communications
The Importance of Mission Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT)
Learn why FirstNet’s Mission Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) is vital in enabling reliable, secure, and instant communication for first responders.
The Sky’s No Limit: AT&T’s Satellite Successes and What’s Next
It’s been an extraordinary year for our network teams at AT&T, filled with innovation, dedication, and groundbreaking achievements. Behind the scenes, we’ve been working relentlessly to push the boundaries of…
Wireless Priority Service (WPS) vs FirstNet – Which Is Better for Public Safety?
Compare Wireless Priority Service (WPS) and FirstNet. Learn why FirstNet goes beyond WPS with priority, preemption, data, and spectrum built for public safety.
What is a Public Safety Network and How Does it Work?
Explore how dedicated public safety networks operate to keep emergency responders connected, coordinated, and informed during all types of emergencies.
AT&T’s move to 5G Standalone (SA) not for FirstNet—yet
AT&T upgrades its network to 5G Standalone (5G SA) technology nationwide, but the carrier clarifies that this does not yet apply to the FirstNet system. AT&T this week announced the…
Understanding FCC Frequency Bands for Public Safety and FirstNet
Understanding why and how the FCC regulates the airwaves for first responder agencies and FirstNet (the dedicated, national public safety broadband wireless network created by Congress) underscores how vital this radio spectrum is for public safety. Without reliable access to communications, police, fire and EMS officers cannot effectively serve the citizens they are sworn to protect.
What If the Lights Go Out?
By Roxy VanGundy Kansas Unveils a Game-Changer for 911 Centers Across the State If you’ve ever worked in 911, especially as an administrator, you know one of the most persistent…
How 5G Is Shaping the Future of Public Safety Technology for First Responders
5G and FirstNet will provide first responders with faster, more sophisticated, and more diverse communications options
Future of Public Safety Communications and Why 4.9 GHz is Essential | PSBTA
Explore why the 4.9 GHz spectrum is vital to the future of public safety communications and what it means for emergency response technology.
AT&T claims first VoLTE call via satellite-direct-to-device technology
AT&T continues to make progress testing satellite-direct-to-device technology to fill terrestrial-network coverage gaps for public safety, including the execution of the first voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) call via satellite through the carrier’s…
New Technology and Advancements in Fire Communication
Discover how FirstNet’s innovations are transforming fire communication, enhancing safety and coordination for US firefighters with MCPTT, fire tech and more.
Inflatable tower provides coverage-enhancement option to popular miniCRD deployables
AT&T’s FirstNet unit recently announced the PERC-SKYMAST, an inflatable mobile cell tower that is designed to extend the effective range of a deployable miniCRD up to two miles by elevating…