Vermont Governor Scott Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
“Vermont faced the choice of building its own network or using the federal solution. After thoroughly considering the technological, financial and operational aspects of both…
Vermont Governor Scott Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network
Public Safety Advocate: FirstNet Coverage and PTT
I hope everyone who was able to take time off for Thanksgiving enjoyed the holiday and I want to thank all the public safety personnel…
“Lest We Forget”
By W. Brent Lee, Law Enforcement Official, Retired In watching the recent subcommittee hearings on FirstNet, one thing really hit me. AT&T Senior VP Chris…
FirstNet Will Assist Emergency Responders Throughout Colorado
The next step to ensure that FirstNet is available in your community is for each state, including Colorado, to elect to “opt in” to this…
Vermont, Florida Commissions Make FirstNet ‘Opt-in’ Recommendations To Governors
Vermont’s announcement followed last Friday’s publication of an AT&T blog that the Floriday FirstNet Executive Committee has recommended that Gov. Rick Scott make an “opt-in”…
Public Safety Advocate: Unanswered Questions
Last week I attended and moderated a panel at the IWCE LTE Communications forum in Dallas. The event was well attended, the panel sessions were…
Georgia Governor Deal Approves Buildout Plan for FirstNet
FirstNet will provide the coverage, experience and next-generation technologies our first responders need and deserve ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2017 – Georgia is advancing communications capabilities…
My Turn: New Hampshire first responders need a reliable communications network
It’s a daunting task, because Rivada has never successfully built a radio access network, and state government does not possess such technical expertise. By Mark…
AT&T’s Sambar Emphasizes Company’s Commitment To Public Safety, Touts Disaster-Response Efforts
AT&T is committed to serving public-safety users that subscribe to FirstNet, which is illustrated by the carrier’s enhancements of its network, personnel and disaster-recovery efforts…
AT&T Signs on FirstNet Subscribers, Pricing Details Available
“Even if you have a state contract, we negotiate with every individual agency,” Sambar said, citing the specific needs of each agency. AT&T has signed…
North Carolina Governor Cooper Approves Buildout Plan for FirstNet
Communication is key in times of crisis and this technology can help strengthen public safety by keeping our first responders connected RESTON, Va., Nov. 15…
FirstNet and Technology at IACP
By W. Brent Lee, Law Enforcement Official, Retired I recently had the opportunity to attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) conference and…
Public Safety Advocate: FirstNet’s Competition
The law that created FirstNet is very clear when it comes to states and territories opting in or out of FirstNet. There are two ways…
PSCR Announces Innovation Accelerator Program Funding Opportunity
Up to $5 Million in Awards – Public Safety Innovation Acceleration Program User Interface Opportunity PSCR is excited to announce the Public Safety Innovation Accelerator…
Thousands in San Juan Puerto Rico Get Cell Service via AT&T’s Flying COW Drone
Thousands in San Juan Puerto Rico Get Cell Service via AT&T’s Flying COW Drone AT&T also views the LTE drone as an essential part of…