“FirstNet will not only solve today’s communications challenges, but it will create a new, public safety-focused marketplace that offers innovative, life-saving technologies that will help…
By Richard Mirgon, Public Safety Consultant First and foremost I personally want to thank and congratulate all the people at FirstNet, AT&T, State Staff and…
Public-safety agencies and personnel in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are eligible to subscribe to FirstNet…
A new report summarizes the results of speech intelligibility tests on five speech codec operating modes that might be chosen to provide mission-critical voice services…
Computers were recently installed that will give officers the tools many other agencies already have. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, HAMILTON COUNTY – Police on Signal Mountain are…
Public safety and industry entities have weighed in on proposed regulations for a next-generation 911 (NG-911) grant program, including on who should be eligible for…
“Upgrading the nation’s 9-1-1 system is literally a life and death matter that must become more of a national priority,” said Sen. Nelson, who is…
“Communication is critical when a typhoon or other disaster strikes our island,” Governor Calvo said. “FirstNet is another step toward improving our connectivity amongst first…
By Jeff Ledbetter, Michael Baker International, and Kathrine Cargo, Orleans Parish Communication Sometimes when change comes, it is difficult and confusing. In 2011, an extension…
We ended 2017 with AT&T, the RFP award winner for the FirstNet network, with true network pre-emption already in place across not only Band 14…
“There are many who said this network would never happen, but public safety never gave up on their network. Because of their vision and hard…
“California has high hopes and expectations for the FirstNet initiative,” the letter states. “Our partnership and collaboration will undoubtedly deliver the best solution to our…
“FirstNet in California will help deliver innovation and interoperability across the Golden State’s diverse landscape – including its rural, urban and coastal areas.” RESTON, Va.,…
“Florida has decided to participate in the deployment of the nationwide, interoperable broadband network as proposed in the FirstNet State Plan… I believe this is…
Final Numbers: 100% of the States Have Opted In! Opted in by Notice from the Governor: States, 50 + D.C.; Territories 2 Opted…