Groups Question 700 MHz Device Interoperability, Single Core in FirstNet Comments
Industry groups are questioning device interoperability in the AT&T Long Term Evolution (LTE) 700 MHz bands in comments to the FCC regarding First Responder Network…
Groups Question 700 MHz Device Interoperability, Single Core in FirstNet Comments
FirstNet Rejects FOIA Request for State Plan Information, AT&T Contracts
The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) rejected a request for records from an attorney who specializes in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, saying the…
AT&T Exec Highlights Priority, Pre-emption, App Program
An AT&T official offers more details on priority and pre-emption and the application program for the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). Jeffrey Carl, AT&T director…
AT&T Supports Public Safety Response to Hurricane Irma
More Than 15,000 First Responders Equipped with Priority Communications Following Hurricane Irma’s devastation, AT&T* is working hand-in-hand with public safety to support their response and…
Verizon. It’s Not the Solution. It’s the Problem. (Part 2)
Part two is intended to focus on other issues related to Verizon and their recent announcement on their desire to move forward with public safety. They made this easy this last week with two news items.
FirstNet Is Delivering More Than We Imagined
By Anna M. Gomez As Deputy Administrator at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), I was privileged to work with tremendously talented people…
National Public-Safety Network, FirstNet, Unveils Its Boulder Equipment Lab
The role of the Boulder lab is to test all the applications and devices that will be offered on FirstNet to “ensure they’re going to…
Sheriff Says Public Safety Compromised During Phone Outage
“I personally attempted numerous calls to 911 with my Verizon phone, and at no time was I able to connect to 911, Chaffee County Communications…
FirstNet Board Approves FY18 Budget for Continued Progress on Network Implementation, Innovation, Public Safety Advocacy
BOULDER, CO– The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board today approved its Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) budget of $73.5 million, with continued focus on funding…
Verizon Exec Shares Carrier’s FirstNet Interop Goals, Band 14 Device Plans, Why It Did Not Bid Against AT&T
Verizon hopes its planned public-safety network and applications will interoperate with the FirstNet system—even committing to including FirstNet 700 MHz Band 14 operations in Verizon…
FirstNet recognizes FEMA’s National Preparedness Month in September
Reliable, Broadband Communications are Essential for Emergency Management FirstNet, in partnership with its network provider, ATT, will give first responders a powerful band of spectrum…
Verizon Dropping Rural Montanans Could Affect Emergency Services
In rural Montana, where you and your neighbors are your own first responders come fire, flood or heart attack, being dropped as a customer by…
FirstNet To Release ‘Official’ State Plans Next Week To Most States, Territories
FirstNet will distribute its final state plans—described as “official” state plans—next week to governors in most states and territories, which will start the statutory 90-day…
Public Safety Advocate: Public Safety Grade
AT&T recently stated at a congressional hearing that there was no “real” definition for the term, “Public Safety Grade.” The public safety community responded with…
AT&T Fires Warning Shot Vs. Verizon On FirstNet Contract
Rival networks “need to be fully interoperable with the AT&T core — fully interoperable,” so that emergency personnel do not encounter problems. AT&T (T) warned…