Working Together to Transform Public Safety Communications
By Paul R. Patrick Over the last 50 years, major U.S. industries—aerospace, automobile, energy, consumer electronics and more—have implemented significant technological changes to adapt to…
Working Together to Transform Public Safety Communications
AT&T Network Disaster Recovery Showcase
We provide communications and support to help restore communities and business after a disaster.
Public Safety Advocate: FirstNet Timing
The FirstNet contract as awarded to AT&T, now FirstNet (Built with AT&T), is a twenty-five-year agreement. The initial five years represent the time in which…
Regional Engagement Focuses on Public Safety’s Needs
By Lesia Dickson, Northcentral Area Director The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) continued its collaboration with the Region VII states — Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas,…
Siyata Mobile Launches FirstNet Ready™ Uniden® UV350 4G/LTE In-Vehicle Device for Public Safety
UV350 is the First In-Vehicle Mounted Phablet Tested and Approved for use on the AT&T Network and FirstNet PRESS RELEASE Montréal, Québec – June 04,…
IAFF Joins with AT&T to Educate Firefighters on FirstNet Mobile Broadband Services
FirstNet is a critical tool to keep firefighters and paramedics safe and ensure effective emergency and disaster response PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, DC – The International…
AT&T expects to complete 80% of FirstNet next year, as well as nationwide 5G on spectrum below 6 GHz
AT&T expects to complete 80% of its contracted FirstNet deployment for 700 MHz Band 14 spectrum next fall, and the FirstNet effort is helping the…
UNDERSTANDING HOW FEDERAL GRANTS CAN BE USED TO SUPPORT FIRSTNET PROJECTS
Since FirstNet became operational in March 2018, many federal agencies have expanded their grant programs to allow expenditures for the procurement, sustainment, and/or maintenance of…
Public Safety Advocate: Past, Present, and Future
Though it represents much more than a single day, this is the week we honor D-Day and the far too many brave people who lost…
FirstNet Connects Rural Responders During Search and Rescue Exercises
By Lori Stone, FirstNet Authority Region III Lead Public safety agencies from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Maryland recently conducted search and…
New FirstNet Cell Site Announced in Preston County, WV
By First Responder Network Authority Senator Capito and First Responder Network Authority Join Ground Breaking; New Infrastructure Will Help Advance Public Safety, Improve Connectivity for Area…
New FirstNet Cell Site to Support Red Cliff Reservation
By First Responder Network Authority New FirstNet Cell Site to Support Public Safety on Red Cliff Reservation and Surrounding Community; New Infrastructure will Improve Connectivity…
Public Safety Advocate: Month-End Miscellany
The first order of business this week is to give a shout out on behalf of all those who have given their lives for our…
Fort Pierce PD joins FirstNet for first responders, just ahead of Hurricane Season
With the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season just days away, the Fort Pierce Police Department is now using FirstNet, a communications platform that will…
With a Black SIM, First Responders’ Calls go ahead of yours
First responder calls and data can now move yours out of the way thanks to lessons from 9/11. SOURCE: cnet.com DATE: May 23, 2019 One…