The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) was created by Congress in 2012 as an independent authority to build, operate, and sustain the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). An autonomous Board—accountable to Congress and the public safety community—was central to FirstNet’s early success, including the nationwide deployment of Band 14 spectrum and delivery of the network on time and on budget.
SOURCE: PSBTA Whitepaper
DATE: March 7, 2026
Reauthorization presents a critical opportunity for Congress to enhance clarity, accountability, and momentum.
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