The FirstNet Network Expands Across New York
New York’s first responders are receiving a boost in their wireless communications with the addition of purpose-built cell sites and other network enhancements statewide, according…
The FirstNet Network Expands Across New York
Augment Your ARES® Mission with FirstNet®
By Randy Richmond, W7HMT In March 2018, the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network known as First Responder NetworkAuthority, in contract with AT&T, was launched as…
Public Safety Advocate: Meet the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA)
Those who have followed public-safety communications over the past dozen or so years probably know about the Public Safety Spectrum Trust (PSST) and the Public…
AT&T says FirstNet is faster than the company’s own core network
AT&T executives are touting the speed of FirstNet, the company’s dedicated public safety network that it built through a public-private partnership. SOURCE: Fierce Wireless DATE:…
Alachua County Fire and Rescue uses FirstNet in everyday operations
By First Responder Network Authority Alachua County Fire and Rescue is an all hazards agency in Gainesville, Florida. They benefit from FirstNet capabilities in their…
SonimWare Enterprise Mobility Software Enables Seamless Deployment, Management and Support for Sonim Ultra-Rugged Devices
Austin, Texas (Aug. 11, 2020) — Sonim Technologies (Nasdaq: SONM) today announced the launch of SonimWare Enterprise Mobility Software to help customers more easily deploy,…
Public Safety Leaders Unveil New Alliance to Protect Public Safety 4.9GHz Spectrum
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association announce the formation of a new alliance with the goal of protecting 4.9GHz spectrum for public safety use. Las…
New alliance calls for allocation of public-safety 4.9 GHz spectrum to FirstNet Authority
Public safety should retain control of its 50 MHz of 4.9 GHz spectrum—airwaves that the FCC is considering for at least some commercial use—through an…
How these 2 tech disruptors will lead to an ‘uberization’ of 911 calls
By Jackie Drees 911 call centers and ambulances must overhaul their pre-hospital communication systems in order to provide patients with similar consumer communication experiences such as…
Public Safety Advocate: Congressional and FCC Missteps Keep Future Uncertain
In last week’s Advocate, I said one good thing had resulted from the pandemic because changing circumstances influenced more public-safety agencies to join the FirstNet network. I…
FirstNet will make a “difference between life and death” for Makah Tribe
By Adam Geisler, National Tribal Government Liaison (Regions IX-X), First Responder Network Authority At the tip of Northwest Washington State and south of the Canadian…
Horowitz cites FirstNet adoption during COVID-19 pandemic, expects momentum to continue
Public-safety entities are increasingly willing to adopt the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) being built by AT&T—particularly as first responders recognize its value during the…
AT&T’s Elbaz says the carrier plans to transition FirstNet to 5G
AT&T’s SVP of Wireless Technology Igal Elbaz says that according to some speed tests, AT&T’s FirstNet first responder’s network is faster than any other commercial…
The FirstNet Network Expands Across New York to Advance Public Safety Communications Capabilities
New Infrastructure Will Also Improve Connectivity for Area Residents and Visitors; Public Safety’s Network Supports COVID-19 Emergency Response New York’s first responders are getting a…
Public Safety Advocate: FirstNet—Stats and Contract Updates, Upgrade to 5G
Early in 2020 as we were learning about the pandemic and decisions were being made to work from home and for students to study from…