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NTIA releases notice indicating review criteria of plans from states seeking to ‘opt out’ of FirstNet

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NTIA releases notice indicating review criteria of plans from states seeking to ‘opt out’ of FirstNet

States wanting to “opt out” of FirstNet must submit a plan that is cost-effective, will be deployed in a timely manner, possibly bonded and interoperable with the nationwide system to get approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), according to a notice released today by the agency.

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Congress needs to offer a bigger carrot, if it wants a potential 911-funding stick to have any meaning

Congress discusses need to halt state practice of “raiding” 911 fees and using the money for other budgetary purposes. Threatening to withhold federal funds could stop this, but only if the federal government begins providing substantial 911 monies.

FCC commissioners call for help from Congress to make next-gen 911 deployments a reality

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FCC commissioners call for help from Congress to make next-gen 911 deployments a reality

FCC commissioners testifying before a House subcommittee asked lawmakers for initiatives to accelerate the deployment of next-generation 911 (NG911) nationwide and to prevent the use of 911 funds for other purposes—a practice described as a “scam” and “deceptive advertising” during Tuesday’s hearing.

Michigan PSAP realizes benefits from Rave Mobile Safety two-way 911 text solution

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Michigan PSAP realizes benefits from Rave Mobile Safety two-way 911 text solution

Two-way text-messaging functionality from Rave Mobile Safety’s Smart911 platform is helping public-safety answering points (PSAPs) address the growing issue of abandoned emergency calls with greater efficiency and effectiveness, according to a Michigan dispatcher.

Commentary

If FirstNet is not the answer, does someone have a better alternative?

Some have asserted that Republicans would want to torpedo FirstNet if the party is successful in the November elections. Given the structure of FirstNet’s RFP, such a strategy would not make a lot of sense.

Two members of Congress ask GAO for report on NG911 implementation challenges

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Two members of Congress ask GAO for report on NG911 implementation challenges

Reps. Norma Torres (D-Calif.) and Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) have asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the “slow and sporadic” implementation of next-generation 911 (NG911) throughout the nation and about the impact that the diversion of state and local 911 fees has had on emergency services.

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It’s still early, but the winner of the FirstNet RFP appears to be … public safety

Today’s Rivada Mercury announcement revealing its key team members of its offeror team should make potential public-safety customers more comfortable about the proposed FirstNet nationwide broadband network, even if Rivada Mercury does not emerge as the selected contractor.

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FirstNet’s bidding deadline has passed—what we know now

FirstNet provided only a cryptic statement as Tuesday’s bid deadline passed, but it was enough to provide public safety and key decision makers with some key information as they pursue future plans.

Data911 announces new interface that lets more devices interoperate with in-vehicle displays

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Data911 announces new interface that lets more devices interoperate with in-vehicle displays

Data911 announces the availability of its new Multi-function Display Interface (MDI) that lets the company’s in-vehicle touchscreen displays work with competing non-Data911 computing devices while saving valuable space in the vehicle cabin, according to company officials.

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Anticipation increases as FirstNet-proposal countdown hits the one-week mark

FirstNet proposals are due in a week, on May 31. What will we learn on that day, and during the weeks that follow?

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