News FirstNet, AT&T release state plans, governors to make ‘opt-in/opt-out’ decisions by mid-December 19th June 2017 Public-safety organizations in certain states could begin using a prioritized FirstNet service on AT&T’s commercial network very soon, if their governors decide to accept the initial state plans delivered today by FirstNet that outline the deployment of the much-anticipated nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN).
News FirstNet, AT&T share more details about fees, operations as state-plan release date approaches 15th June 2017 FirstNet officials are working to finalize the fees that states and territories would pay to use the FirstNet LTE core and FirstNet’s licensed 20 MHz of 700 MHz spectrum in a potential opt-out scenario, but it is not certain whether these figures will be included in the state plans that could be delivered as early as next week, according to FirstNet Chairwoman Sue Swenson.
Video Sonim: Jose Oscar Fajardo and Bob Escalle discuss mission-critical-voice research projects in Atlantic City, Fairfax County 15th June 2017 Nemergent CEO Jose Oscar Fajardo, left, and Bob Escalle, Sonim Technologies’ vice president for the public-safety market segment, discuss plans to explore the performance of mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) over LTE as part of a research project being funded by a federal grant of almost $1.4 million from the Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program. Sonim Technologies is the grant recipient, and Nemergent will provide the MCPTT platform that will be tested in Atlantic City, N.J., and Fairfax County, Va.
Commentary FirstNet’s Sue Swenson expresses confidence in AT&T’s ability to make network vision a reality 13th June 2017 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.
News Redl discusses FirstNet, spectrum sharing during nomination hearing for NTIA post 9th June 2017 David Redl, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), pledged during his nomination hearing to maximize use of federal-government spectrum and help ensure a successful FirstNet deployment, if he is confirmed to serve in the post.
News FirstNet, AT&T drop ‘draft state plan’ term, announce process for early ‘opt-in’ decisions 8th June 2017 Governors will have an opportunity to accept the FirstNet state plan for deploying a public-safety broadband network within the borders as soon as this month, a FirstNet official announces at the organization’s meeting of state points of contact (SPOCs) in the Dallas area.
News FCC proposes FirstNet opt-out review process for consideration at June 22 meeting 6th June 2017 States and territories pursuing the “opt-out” alternative would need to complete an FCC review process that the agency hopes to complete in 90 days, following a 60-day period that is designed to give states and territories time to prepare alternative plans, according to the FCC proposal that is scheduled for consideration at the June 22 commission meeting.
Video Radvisory 5G: Keith Radousky discusses alternative strategies for densification of wireless sites 1st June 2017 Keith Radousky, president of Radvisory 5G, outlines how myriad technologies can be leveraged to provide broadband wireless connectivity via cell sites in nontraditional locations, such as on the rooftops of low-rise buildings.
News FirstNet draft state plans expected to be delivered around June 19, AT&T exec says 1st June 2017 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.
Video EJL Wireless Research: Earl Lum discusses the future of in-building coverage for public-safety communications 29th May 2017 Earl Lum, president of EJL Wireless Research, outlines some of the challenges facing vendors, governments and building owners as they try to support public safety’s in-building communications needs for LMR and LTE systems.
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