Public Safety Advocate: No Noise Task Force, FirstNet-Certified PTT, NG911
We will start this Advocate with an introduction to the “No Noise Task Force” (NNTF), which operates under the auspices of the Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC). The…
Public Safety Advocate: No Noise Task Force, FirstNet-Certified PTT, NG911
BODYCAM SYSTEM WORKS ‘SMART’
High-tech solution protects the office and the deputies. When weighing the cost against the benefits of equipping deputies with body-worn cameras, many times the budget…
I’m a Law Enforcement First Responder. Why do I need FirstNet?
By Karl Wilmes, Chief (ret) I remember as a newly promoted Sergeant meeting with my shift of officers outside in the parking lot of a…
Public Safety Advocate: FirstNet Authority Goes International, Federal Agencies Coordinate Rural Broadband Efforts, NPSTC Awards, AT&T 5G Core in MS Azure Cloud
In this week’s Advocate, I will look at The FirstNet Authority’s expanding role as it works with countries around the world. Also this week, several federal organizations…
FirstNet Provides a Lifeline for Utility Operators
By Michael Varney, Director of Stakeholder Collaboration, First Responder Network Authority Natural disasters and other incidents, large or small, magnify the importance of secure, reliable…
AT&T clarifies that Microsoft 5G cloud deal does not impact FirstNet service, security
AT&T created a stir in the telecom community by announcing plans to migrate its 5G mobile network to the Microsoft Azure cloud, but the carrier…
Public Safety Advocate: How Many Devices Will First Responders Carry?
The following is a compilation of ideas I presented in a Mission Critical Communications article (August 2019) and in previous Advocates, along with updated information…
Untethered LTE drones demonstrate extended flight times in PSCR challenge
Untethered drones carrying a payload heavy enough to deliver LTE connectivity have demonstrated flight times approaching two hours, which would make their usage much more…
Sonim Announces Two Awards from a Leading US Carrier for Next-Generation Rugged Phones
Products to be introduced in 2022 build on company’s legacy of ultra-rugged phones for mission critical communications AUSTIN, Texas, June 29, 2021 — Sonim Technologies (Nasdaq: SONM) today announced…
FirstNet Uplift Request Tool Provides Support During Extreme Network Congestion
By Randy Kerr, Situational Awareness Roadmap Domain Lead, First Responder Network Authority As the only nationwide broadband network dedicated to public safety, FirstNet gives first…
FirstNet Fleet of Dedicated Deployable Network Assets Expands to Aid Public Safety’s Emergency Response
100+ Portable Assets – Including New Communications Vehicles and Micro SatCOLTs – Support First Responders During 2021 Wildfire and Hurricane Seasons DALLAS, June 24, 2021…
Investing in the Future of FirstNet: Expanding Our Deployable Fleet for Public Safety
Edward Parkinson, CEO, FirstNet Authority As we planned for the FirstNet network, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) worked together with the public safety…
Public Safety Advocate: Alphabet Soup – NFPA, PSCR, SBC, L3 XL – The Weather, and T-Mobile
This week’s Advocate is made up of a series of shorter pieces covering items I think the public-safety community should to be aware of, starting with how…
Explore Innovation in Public Safety Communications with the FirstNet Authority at PSCR 2021
Every year, the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Public Safety Communications Research(link is external) (PSCR) Division’s annual Stakeholder Meeting brings together researchers, industry leaders, and public…
Public Safety Advocate: Is Your Agency Using FirstNet? If Not, Why Not?
Since the build-out of the FirstNet network began, many federal, state, and local public-safety agencies have become part of the growing number of entities using…