Public Safety

5G providers balk at outage rules – except for FirstNet

5G providers balk at outage rules – except for FirstNet 5G providers balk at outage rules – except for FirstNet

The nation’s big wireless providers argued against rules that would increase the amount of information they need to report to the FCC about network failures. The companies and their trade associations also suggested such information should not be released publicly.

Jun 15, 2024

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PSCR, FirstNet Authority: Dereck Orr, Jeff Bratcher preview 5x5 event in Chicago PSCR, FirstNet Authority: Dereck Orr, Jeff Bratcher preview 5x5 event in Chicago

byDonny Jackson

Jun 11, 2024

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IG expresses concern about NPSBN Band 14 coverage; FirstNet Authority, AT&T question some findings

IG expresses concern about NPSBN Band 14 coverage; FirstNet Authority, AT&T question some findings IG expresses concern about NPSBN Band 14 coverage; FirstNet Authority, AT&T question some findings

byDonny Jackson

Jun 6, 2024

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RapidSOS unveils innovations in new offerings for 911, public safety

RapidSOS unveils innovations in new offerings for 911, public safety RapidSOS unveils innovations in new offerings for 911, public safety

byDonny Jackson

May 22, 2024

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AT&T says FirstNet provides about 28,000 agencies with about 5.9 million connections

AT&T says FirstNet provides about 28,000 agencies with about 5.9 million connections AT&T says FirstNet provides about 28,000 agencies with about 5.9 million connections

byDonny Jackson

Apr 25, 2024

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Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services Latest 3GPP standards-development work includes new classes of HPUE, progress on mission-critical services

byDean Prochaska

Apr 22, 2024

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In-Building Wireless

ADRF: Jim Lilienfeld outlines benefits of company's converged in-building solution

ADRF: Jim Lilienfeld outlines benefits of company's converged in-building solution

byDonny Jackson

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

Is LMR the best solution for first responders? Should 4.9 GHz license go to the FirstNet Authority?

byRichard (Dick) Mirgon

FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds

FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds

FirstNet Authority reauthorization needed as public-safety-driven network evolution proceeds

FirstNet Authority vows to ‘continue to hold AT&T accountable’ in aftermath of outage

FirstNet Authority vows to ‘continue to hold AT&T accountable’ in aftermath of outage

byDonny Jackson

UK Home Office hopes to name key ESN vendor in August, official says

UK Home Office hopes to name key ESN vendor in August, official says

byDonny Jackson

Incident Command & Situational Awareness

Verizon Frontline: Experts discuss Mississippi exercise with National Guard

Verizon Frontline: Experts discuss Mississippi exercise with National Guard

byDonny Jackson

AT&T filing with SEC outlines new payment schedule to FirstNet Authority

AT&T filing with SEC outlines new payment schedule to FirstNet Authority

byDonny Jackson

FirstNet Authority board, task force to assess AT&T outage, suggest potential prevention measures

FirstNet Authority board, task force to assess AT&T outage, suggest potential prevention measures

byDonny Jackson

AT&T CEO on outage: “We let down many”

AT&T CEO on outage: “We let down many”

byDonny Jackson

AT&T suffers extended nationwide outage, prioritizes FirstNet restoration

AT&T suffers extended nationwide outage, prioritizes FirstNet restoration

byDonny Jackson

Verizon Frontline: Jason Mitchell, Calvin Jackson discuss new Innovation Program

Verizon Frontline: Jason Mitchell, Calvin Jackson discuss new Innovation Program

byDonny Jackson

FirstNet Authority approves investment to evolve FirstNet to full 5G capabilities

FirstNet Authority approves investment to evolve FirstNet to full 5G capabilities

byDonny Jackson

AT&T says FirstNet provides more than 5.5 million connections to about 27,500 agencies

AT&T says FirstNet provides more than 5.5 million connections to about 27,500 agencies

byDonny Jackson

wastewater treatment plant

CISA's water-sector guide puts incident response front and center

CISA's water-sector guide puts incident response front and center

The 3GPP Plenary meetings

3GPP begins Release 19 work for public safety as Release 18 progress continues

3GPP begins Release 19 work for public safety as Release 18 progress continues

byDean Prochaska

FCC to consider new outage-reporting rules, soliciting comments on FirstNet, deployable usage

FCC to consider new outage-reporting rules, soliciting comments on FirstNet, deployable usage

FCC to consider new outage-reporting rules, soliciting comments on FirstNet, deployable usage

byDonny Jackson

NTIA seeks candidates to fill spots on the FirstNet Authority board

NTIA seeks candidates to fill spots on the FirstNet Authority board

byDonny Jackson

Three keys to success for FirstNet 3.0

Three keys to success for FirstNet 3.0

Three keys to success for FirstNet 3.0

FirstNet Authority validates AT&T completion of initial NPSBN five-year buildout

FirstNet Authority validates AT&T completion of initial NPSBN five-year buildout

byDonny Jackson

UK Home Office says ESN procurement ‘on track,’ avoids offering key timelines

UK Home Office says ESN procurement ‘on track,’ avoids offering key timelines

UK Home Office says ESN procurement ‘on track,’ avoids offering key timelines

byDonny Jackson

Verizon, Axon demonstrate benefits of 5G network slicing to support public-safety video

Verizon, Axon demonstrate benefits of 5G network slicing to support public-safety video

Verizon, Axon demonstrate benefits of 5G network slicing to support public-safety video

byDonny Jackson

Land mobile radio (LMR) systems are just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as any other networks used in the public-safety sector.

Land mobile radio (LMR) systems are just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as any other networks used in the public-safety sector. Here’s what to do about it.

Land mobile radio (LMR) systems are just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as any other networks used in the public-safety sector. Here’s what to do about it.

byNick Falgiatore

FirstNet has about 5.3 million connections, 27K agencies, according to AT&T

FirstNet has about 5.3 million connections, 27K agencies, according to AT&T

byDonny Jackson

Verizon takes initial step toward providing mobile edge-compute solution for enterprises, public safety

Verizon takes initial step toward providing mobile edge-compute solution for enterprises, public safety

Verizon takes initial step toward providing mobile edge-compute solution for enterprises, public safety

byDonny Jackson

Carr, Starks reconfirmed to new FCC terms

Carr, Starks reconfirmed to new FCC terms

Carr, Starks reconfirmed to new FCC terms

byDonny Jackson

Sean McDevitt appointed to FirstNet Authority board

Sean McDevitt appointed to FirstNet Authority board

Sean McDevitt appointed to FirstNet Authority board

byDonny Jackson

UK Home Office targets ESN system buildout finish by 2024 year end, Lot 2 award next year

UK Home Office targets ESN system buildout finish by 2024 year end, Lot 2 award next year

byDonny Jackson

Audi, Navistar show how connected-car tech makes bus stops safer

Audi, Navistar show how connected-car tech makes bus stops safer

Audi, Navistar show how connected-car tech makes bus stops safer

Anna Gomez confirmed as fifth FCC commissioner

Anna Gomez confirmed as fifth FCC commissioner

Anna Gomez confirmed as fifth FCC commissioner

byDonny Jackson

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