SAN ANTONIO—At least three U.S. military bases are conducting tests this year to explore whether FirstNet broadband can replace aging land-mobile-radio (LMR) systems used to support mission-critical communication for law-enforcement…
Learn how a FirstNet cell booster works, when your agency needs one, and the difference between the Cell Booster Pro and third-party options.
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) is honored to feature a panel at the 2026 Vision Summit on the July 2026 DC Circuit ruling on the 4.9 GHz band, The 4.9 Ruling Is Here—What’s Your Next Step? on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 9:30 am – 10:00 am. The panel includes leaders from the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA) and the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) Chief Richard Carrizzo (Ret), Chief Jeff Johnson (Ret), and Dick Mirgon.
Explore new wildfire prediction technology including AI modeling and spread forecasting tools helping first responders stay ahead of the fire.
Session to Highlight Hybrid Devices Bridging Broadband and LMR Bridging Broadband and LMR: FirstNet Fusion and the Rise of Hybrid Devices” will explore how public safety agencies can modernize their communications…
By Staff Writer Recently there have been several stories describing what public safety interoperability is and how FirstNet users should “enjoy” the benefits of interoperable networks. The authors apparently aren’t…
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…
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…
Learn how spectrum allocation, Band 14, and 4.9 GHz affect public safety networks and why supporting FirstNet reauthorization ensures reliable communications
Learn why FirstNet’s Mission Critical Push-to-Talk (MCPTT) is vital in enabling reliable, secure, and instant communication for first responders.
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…
Compare Wireless Priority Service (WPS) and FirstNet. Learn why FirstNet goes beyond WPS with priority, preemption, data, and spectrum built for public safety.
Explore how dedicated public safety networks operate to keep emergency responders connected, coordinated, and informed during all types of emergencies.
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 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.