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AT&T, FirstNet officials shed light on near-term implementation efforts

FirstNet and AT&T officials have long stated that public-safety agencies within “opt-in” states immediately can take advantage of priority access across the AT&T network, but even existing AT&T customers first need to subscribe to a FirstNet plan to realize the priority functionality, according to AT&T.

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Wyoming governor makes FirstNet ‘opt-in’ announcement

Wyoming announces that Gov. Matt Mead will accept the FirstNet’s deployment plan—to be executed by AT&T—making Wyoming the second state to express its intent to “opt-in” to the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) plan.

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PSCR awards $38.5 million in public-safety-communications research grants

Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) announces that $38.5 million in grants have been awarded to fund 33 research-and-development projects that are designed to help determine future possibilities in a variety of first-responder communications technologies.

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FirstNet’s Sue Swenson expresses confidence in AT&T’s ability to make network vision a reality

When ATT won the nationwide FirstNet contract, some expressed concern that the telecommunications giant could be so focused on its massive commercial business that the public-safety initiative would be overshadowed. FirstNet Chairwoman Sue Swenson says early indications make her confident that the carrier has the proper public-safety-centric focus to build the public-safety broadband network.

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The State of 911: Planning for the future with nationwide data

How local, regional and state 911 leaders use nationwide data to improve emergency communications for the public.

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FirstNet draft state plans expected to be delivered around June 19, AT&T exec says

FirstNet plans to deliver draft state plans depicting the public-safety LTE deployment plans for each U.S. state and territory as part of contractor AT&T’s nationwide Band 14 700 MHz buildout on June 19, “give or take a day,” an AT&T executive says during a conference.

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New CEO Jeff Robertson optimistic about Airbus DS Communications’ role in next-gen 911

Next-generation 911 (NG911) promises to provide significant benefits to citizens and first-responder agencies, so public-safety answering points (PSAPs) should not wait for federal funding to become available to transition to the new all-IP platform, according to Jeff Robertson, the new president and CEO of Airbus DS Communications.

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Hytera Communications completes acquisition of Sepura

China-based Hytera Communications announces that it completed the acquisition of the Sepura Group, ending the months-long saga for the $92 million all-cash purchase of the United Kingdom (UK)-based provider of TETRA products and solutions.

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Massachusetts seeks bidders for potential public-safety RAN alternative to nationwide FirstNet system

Massachusetts issues a request for response (RFR) that seeks input from vendors willing to build and maintain a statewide public-safety LTE radio access network (RAN), making it the seventh state to initiate a procurement designed to provide an “opt-out” alternative to the nationwide FirstNet deployment.

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Hytera Communications deal for Sepura expected to close next week

Hytera Communications plans to complete its $92 million deal to buy Sepura on May 24 after receiving favorable indications recently from regulators in Germany and the United Kingdom (UK), according to a joint statement from the companies released this week.

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AT&T, FirstNet officials shed light on near-term implementation efforts

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Wyoming governor makes FirstNet ‘opt-in’ announcement

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PSCR awards $38.5 million in public-safety-communications research grants

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FirstNet’s Sue Swenson expresses confidence in AT&T’s ability to make network vision a reality

Commentary

The State of 911: Planning for the future with nationwide data

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FirstNet draft state plans expected to be delivered around June 19, AT&T exec says

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New CEO Jeff Robertson optimistic about Airbus DS Communications’ role in next-gen 911

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Hytera Communications completes acquisition of Sepura

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Massachusetts seeks bidders for potential public-safety RAN alternative to nationwide FirstNet system

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Hytera Communications deal for Sepura expected to close next week

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

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

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

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Video: Opening of the Expo Hall on day three of IWCE 2023

Lynk CEO Charles Miller: The sky’s the limit

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