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…
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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…
Sonim MegaConnect™, delivers superior connectivity for public safety on FirstNet®
With the new Sonim MegaConnect, the industry’s first ultra-portable 5G1 HPUE mobile hotspot, public safety on FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – America’s only 5G network built with and for first responders – have a…
FirstNet Authority, AT&T officials set expectations for upcoming sat-to-device service
FirstNet Authority plans to invest money into satellite-direct-to-device technology in cooperation with FirstNet contractor AT&T–a service that is designed to address most outdoor coverage gaps in the nationwide public-safety broadband…
Slicing is not a replacement for spectrum sharing (Analyst Angle)
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…
4.9 GHz Public Safety Spectrum Explained
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.
Why WPS (Wireless Priority Service) Isn’t Enough for First Responders
Discover why WPS isn’t enough for first responders. See how FirstNet outperforms with superior reliability, security, and dedicated bandwidth in emergencies.
FirstNet deployables provide on-demand coverage for public safety
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…
Ensuring the ‘safe’ in public safety: How technology is changing incident response
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…
Filling the PSAP Gap with AI-Enabled ViizViital
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.
Public Safety Broadband Technology Association and APCO Int’l Joint Communications Event
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…