FirstNet Works and Congress Should Leave It Alone
As Congress considers the reauthorization of FirstNet (a wireless network exclusively for first responders), public safety associations are lining up in support while competitors for…
FirstNet Works and Congress Should Leave It Alone
CRITICAL INSIGHT Q&A: The high-stakes push to safeguard ‘FirstNet’ broadband spectrum
First responders have long depended on calling for backup and clearing the airwaves. Since its launch in 2018, FirstNet—America’s public safety broadband network—has become indispensable….
Future of Public Safety Communications and Why 4.9 GHz is Essential | PSBTA
Explore why the 4.9 GHz spectrum is vital to the future of public safety communications and what it means for emergency response technology.
Boulder County strikes gold with FirstNet CRD
Boulder County, Colorado, covers nearly 750 square miles and spans 9,000 feet of elevation change in the Rocky Mountains. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) knows…
FirstNet is Transforming Communications for First Responders in Alamance County, North Carolina
Today, AT&T*, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) joined local first responders, public safety officials and community leaders…
FirstNet Authority pre-planning aids communication at the St. Thomas Carnival
Each spring, the St. Thomas Carnival transforms the U.S. Virgin Islands into a vibrant showcase of culture, community, and tradition. Drawing over 10,000 attendees, the…
Importance of Public Safety Wireless Networks for First Responders
Explore how public safety wireless networks like FirstNet enhance communication, improve response times, and support first responders during emergencies and natural disasters.
AT&T claims first VoLTE call via satellite-direct-to-device technology
AT&T continues to make progress testing satellite-direct-to-device technology to fill terrestrial-network coverage gaps for public safety, including the execution of the first voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) call…
How FirstNet Improves Firefighter Communication During Natural Disasters
Learn how FirstNet enhances firefighter communication during natural disasters and emergencies with priority access, deployables, and resilient broadband.
Enhancing Emergency Communications in South Dakota with Mission Critical Push-to-Talk
Our nation’s emergency communications community is in pursuit of enhanced interoperability, coverage, reliability, and efficiency. Nobody understands this better than the dedicated professionals who maintain…
New Technology and Advancements in Fire Communication
Discover how FirstNet’s innovations are transforming fire communication, enhancing safety and coordination for US firefighters with MCPTT, fire tech and more.
Inflatable tower provides coverage-enhancement option to popular miniCRD deployables
AT&T’s FirstNet unit recently announced the PERC-SKYMAST, an inflatable mobile cell tower that is designed to extend the effective range of a deployable miniCRD up…
APCO, AT&T express support for FirstNet Authority reauthorization
Key officials for APCO and AT&T express each entity’s support for Congress reauthorizing the FirstNet Authority, allowing the organization to continue to oversee and upgrade…
Successful emergency response starts with reliable communications
I’ve been a paramedic and firefighter for more than 30 years, and I’ve seen firsthand how reliable communications impact response times and critical care. Now…
What is the Best Network for First Responders?
Discover why FirstNet is the best network built for first responders, offering priority access, coverage, and reliability when it matters most.