FCC takes first step in 4.9 GHz Band Manager selection process
Selection Efforts to begin the process of selecting a 4.9 GHz band manager are expected to start in January, after the members of a selection committee are chosen by the…
Tech Talk
AT&T Prepares for Tropical Storm Nolo, Shares Tips to Help Customers Stay Connected
Key Takeaways: AT&T teams are preparing for Tropical Storm Nolo in Hawaii. The AT&T Weather Operations Center is monitoring conditions to help reduce possible impacts to our network, while prioritizing…
Broadband First: Field Test Reshapes How Public Safety Should Invest in Communications
A MACC911-led exercise with 60+ public safety professionals linked four radio systems across three states over broadband, demonstrating how agencies can gain greater capabilities at lower cost by treating resilient connectivity as the center of their network.
Building a floating Mobile Command Post in Massachusetts with next-generation tech
On Massachusetts’s northern shore, the Marblehead Harbormaster Department’s team of 12 employees, led by Harbormaster Mark Souza, patrol an expansive stretch of coastline — the North Shore region of Massachusetts. When there…
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…
U.S. Army bases test FirstNet for public-safety communications
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…
FirstNet Cell Boosters: When Agencies Need Signal Boosting and How It Works
Learn how a FirstNet cell booster works, when your agency needs one, and the difference between the Cell Booster Pro and third-party options.
4.9 GHz Panel to be Featured at the 2026 Vision Summit
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.
How New Wildfire Prediction Technology Helps First Responders Stay Ahead of the Flames
Explore new wildfire prediction technology including AI modeling and spread forecasting tools helping first responders stay ahead of the fire.
2026 Vision FirstNet Users Summit to Explore How FirstNet Fusion and LMR Are Redefining Mission‑Critical Communications
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…
What Is Public Safety Interoperability?
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…
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…
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.