News Puerto Rico becomes second U.S. territory to ‘opt-in’ to FirstNet 31st August 2017 Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló announces his decision to accept the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) deployment plan offered by FirstNet and AT&T on behalf of his territory, making Puerto Rico the second U.S. territory—along with 17 states—to “opt-in” to the FirstNet system.
News Tennessee becomes 17th state to ‘opt-in’ to FirstNet 31st August 2017 Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslem announces his decision to accept the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) deployment plan offered by FirstNet and AT&T on behalf of his state, making Tennessee the 17th state—not including the U.S. Virgin Islands territory—to “opt-in” to the FirstNet system.
News Alaska becomes 16th state to ‘opt-in’ to FirstNet 30th August 2017 Alaska Gov. Bill Walker announces his decision to accept the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) deployment plan offered by FirstNet and AT&T on behalf of his state, making Alaska the 16th state—not including the U.S. Virgin Islands territory—to “opt-in” to the FirstNet system.
News Network providers work to overcome communications challenges caused by Harvey 29th August 2017 Hurricane-force winds during the weekend and unprecedented flooding have created significant challenges in southeast Texas during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, but communications for public safety and commercial carriers largely have been maintained, according to multiple sources.
News NTIA issues final rule for its review of FirstNet fees 29th August 2017 The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) publishes its final rule outlining the criteria and processes for it annual review of fees established and collected by FirstNet—a review that will not include an assessment of end-user fees for subscriptions, according to an NTIA spokesman.
Video Motorola Solutions: Anatoly Delm highlights capabilities of LTE backpack 27th August 2017 Anatoly Delm, Motorola Solutions’ director of global infrastructure marketing, describes the features of the LXN 500 LTE Ultra Portable Network Infrastructure, an LTE backpack that delivers eNodeB, evolved-packet-core (EPC) and application-server functionality in a 30-pound form factor that can be carried to difficult-to-cover locations.
News Hawaii becomes 15th state to ‘opt-in’ to FirstNet 27th August 2017 Hawaii Gov. David Ige has decided to accept the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) deployment plan offered by FirstNet and AT&T on behalf of his state, making Hawaii the 15th state—not including the U.S. Virgin Islands territory—to “opt-in” to the FirstNet system.
News AT&T issues statement regarding position in debate on public-safety-grade definition 23rd August 2017 AT&T will meet FirstNet’s requirements for its nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN), but the carrier is “hesistant to say that there is complete definition set in stone” about what constitutes a public-safety-grade system, according to a statement released by AT&T on Tuesday.
News FirstNet officials say advocacy for public safety is key role in the future 22nd August 2017 FirstNet will continue to work with public-safety representatives to ensure that its nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) evolves to meet first responders’ needs during the next 25 years, according to FirstNet officials.
Video Broken Arrow, Okla: Mark Ketchum talks about P25 system, integration with LTE 18th August 2017 Mark Ketchum, communications systems engineer for the city of Broken Arrow, Okla., discusses the work done to provide a regional P25 system and integration efforts with LTE. Ketchum contributed to the design of the Harris XL-200P, a portable radio that which supports communications across multiple LMR bands, LTE and Wi-Fi.
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