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FirstNet in 2024: A year of growth, innovation and bold plans for the future FirstNet 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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September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track

September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track September 3GPP Plenary: 6G officially begins, Release 19 on track

by Dean Prochaska / FirstNet Authority

Oct 15, 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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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

Mar 24, 2024

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LMR remains most reliable technology for public-safety communications

LMR remains most reliable technology for public-safety communications LMR remains most reliable technology for public-safety communications

Mar 13, 2024

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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

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