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FirstNet in 2024: A year of growth, innovation and bold plans for the futureFirstNet in 2024: A year of growth, innovation and bold plans for the future

In 2024, the FirstNet Authority took bold and decisive actions to evolve the network. We dedicated our people, programs, and resources to make FirstNet the best possible communications network for first responders.

byJoe Wassel, FirstNet Authority
Dec 23, 2024
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Regulations
FCC gives 4.9 GHz incumbents a June 9 deadline to provide licensing dataFCC gives 4.9 GHz incumbents a June 9 deadline to provide licensing data
byDonny Jackson
Dec 20, 2024
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Broadband
2025 preview: Network slicing gets real2025 preview: Network slicing gets real
byMike Dano / Light Reading
Dec 19, 2024
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Public Safety
FirstNet Authority reauthorization by Congress ‘critical,' CEO Wassel tells boardFirstNet Authority reauthorization by Congress ‘critical,' CEO Wassel tells board
byDonny Jackson
Dec 17, 2024
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Broadband
UK Home Office inks $1.62 billion deal to extend BT Group’s ESN work to 2032UK Home Office inks $1.62 billion deal to extend BT Group’s ESN work to 2032
byDonny Jackson
Dec 5, 2024
1 Min Read
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Critical Infrastructure
A note from the editor about recent changesA note from the editor about recent changes
byDonny Jackson
Dec 3, 2024
1 Min Read
Drones & Robots
Robotic dog with wheels climbs steps, speeds down mountains
Robotic dog with wheels climbs steps, speeds down mountains
Nov 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byJohn Yellig, IoT World Today
911
California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment
California statewide deployment of NG911 ‘on hold’ pending project assessment
Nov 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
Regulations
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to depart agency after Trump inauguration
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to depart agency after Trump inauguration
Nov 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
Public Safety
ZeroEyes earns key DHS designation, reducing legal liability for customers
ZeroEyes earns key DHS designation, reducing legal liability for customers
Nov 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
Tower & Site
Rescue 42 unveils 50-pound deployable cell tower
Rescue 42 unveils 50-pound deployable cell tower
Nov 14, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
FirstNet Authority board gets seven new members, Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed as chair
Public Safety
FirstNet Authority board gets seven new members, Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed as chair
FirstNet Authority board gets seven new members, Keisha Lance Bottoms appointed as chair
Oct 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
AT&T CEO shares potential 4.9 GHz vision as FirstNet tops 6.4 million connections
Public Safety
AT&T CEO shares potential 4.9 GHz vision as FirstNet tops 6.4 million connections
AT&T CEO shares potential 4.9 GHz vision as FirstNet tops 6.4 million connections
Oct 25, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
CERCI cites ‘disappointment’ in FCC’s apparent movement toward 4.9 GHz rules
Public Safety
CERCI cites ‘disappointment’ in FCC’s apparent movement toward 4.9 GHz rules
CERCI cites ‘disappointment’ in FCC’s apparent movement toward 4.9 GHz rules
Oct 16, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track
Public Safety
September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track
September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track
Oct 15, 2024
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1 Min Read
by Dean Prochaska / FirstNet Authority
Government
Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate
Advancements in police technology have fundamentally changed how departments operate
Oct 2, 2024
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1 Min Read
by Dean Cunningham / American City & County
Verizon back to normal service after hours-long, widespread outage
Public Safety
Verizon back to normal service after hours-long, widespread outage
Verizon back to normal service after hours-long, widespread outage
Oct 1, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
AT&T FirstNet buckles down as Hurricane Helene hits the east coast
Public Safety
AT&T FirstNet buckles down as Hurricane Helene hits the east coast
AT&T FirstNet buckles down as Hurricane Helene hits the east coast
Sep 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKelsey Kusterer Ziser, Light Reading
T-Mobile official shares details about T-Priority offering, satellite-to-device progress
Public Safety
T-Mobile official shares details about T-Priority offering, satellite-to-device progress
T-Mobile official shares details about T-Priority offering, satellite-to-device progress
Sep 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
T-Mobile dedicates 5G network slice to first responders
Public Safety
T-Mobile dedicates 5G network slice to first responders
T-Mobile dedicates 5G network slice to first responders
Sep 23, 2024
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byKelsey Kusterer Ziser, Light Reading
T-Mobile unveils first-responder prioritization powered by 5G network slicing
Public Safety
T-Mobile unveils first-responder prioritization powered by 5G network slicing
T-Mobile unveils first-responder prioritization powered by 5G network slicing
Sep 20, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
How law enforcement’s ransomware strategies are evolving
Cybersecurity
How law enforcement’s ransomware strategies are evolving
How law enforcement’s ransomware strategies are evolving
Sep 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byGareth Owenson
FirstNet Authority CEO Wassel unveils task-force recommendations from AT&T outage in February
Public Safety
FirstNet Authority CEO Wassel unveils task-force recommendations from AT&T outage in February
FirstNet Authority CEO Wassel unveils task-force recommendations from AT&T outage in February
Sep 9, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
Dispatch/Call-taking
JVCKENWOOD: Linda Trine outlines StarGate console's features, coming capabilities
JVCKENWOOD: Linda Trine outlines StarGate console's features, coming capabilities
Sep 2, 2024
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byDonny Jackson, Editor
Incident Command & Situational Awareness
Tait, TE Connectivity: Daniel Draughn, Matthew Johnson explain how Tait R5 delivers command-and-control info to vehicles
Tait, TE Connectivity: Daniel Draughn, Matthew Johnson explain how Tait R5 delivers command-and-control info to vehicles
Sep 2, 2024
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12 Min View
byDonny Jackson, Editor
Dispatch/Call-taking
Tyler Technologies: Josh Marquardt highlights features of configurable CAD system
Tyler Technologies: Josh Marquardt highlights features of configurable CAD system
Aug 27, 2024
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4 Min View
byDonny Jackson, Editor
AT&T names Scott Agnew to head FirstNet team; Jim Bugel set to retire next week
Public Safety
AT&T names Scott Agnew to head FirstNet team; Jim Bugel set to retire next week
AT&T names Scott Agnew to head FirstNet team; Jim Bugel set to retire next week
Aug 27, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
Tower & Site
Rescue 42: Tim O'Connell displays module enabling deployable GEO, LEO satellite backhaul
Rescue 42: Tim O'Connell displays module enabling deployable GEO, LEO satellite backhaul
Aug 25, 2024
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5 Min View
byDonny Jackson, Editor
FirstNet Authority board approves $2 billion in coverage enhancements to key areas
Public Safety
FirstNet Authority board approves $2 billion in coverage enhancements to key areas
FirstNet Authority board approves $2 billion in coverage enhancements to key areas
Aug 22, 2024
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1 Min Read
byDonny Jackson, Editor
Public Safety
AdventHealth Central Florida migrates voice to FirstNet Rapid Response, prepares to retire LMR system
AdventHealth Central Florida migrates voice to FirstNet Rapid Response, prepares to retire LMR system
Aug 21, 2024
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byDonny Jackson, Editor
Interoperability
JPS: Roman Kaluta highlights expanded functionality of Z-Series Controller to support interoperability
JPS: Roman Kaluta highlights expanded functionality of Z-Series Controller to support interoperability
Aug 19, 2024
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7 Min View
byDonny Jackson, Editor
911
CentralSquare: Kevin Wattenbarger explains how company's 911 solutions help address challenges
CentralSquare: Kevin Wattenbarger explains how company's 911 solutions help address challenges
Aug 15, 2024
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6 Min View
byDonny Jackson, Editor
Coverage & Interference
Hughes: James Clevenger talks U.S.-made LEO satellite antennas, integration with GEO, MEO
Hughes: James Clevenger talks U.S.-made LEO satellite antennas, integration with GEO, MEO
Aug 15, 2024
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4 Min View
byDonny Jackson, Editor
AI & Analytics
VoiceBrain: Todd Chimoff discusses AI partnership with JVCKENWOOD USA, EF Johnson to provide voice insights
VoiceBrain: Todd Chimoff discusses AI partnership with JVCKENWOOD USA, EF Johnson to provide voice insights
Aug 12, 2024
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7 Min View
byDonny Jackson, Editor
LMR
Motorola Solutions: Patrick Bearden showcases capabilities of remote speaker microphone
Motorola Solutions: Patrick Bearden showcases capabilities of remote speaker microphone
Aug 12, 2024
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7 Min View
byDonny Jackson, Editor

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