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Public Safety Advisory Committee a key to FirstNet success

Although its membership has not been announced, early signs indicate that the Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) will play a vital role in helping the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) board.

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FCC grants 700 MHz spectrum license to FirstNet

FCC grants 700 MHz spectrum license to FirstNet, as planned and mandated by law. Action leaves PSST without spectrum, and the entity will cease to exist early next year.

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FirstNet seeks applications for general-manager position

Candidates wanting to lead the day-to-day operations of the nationwide public-safety LTE effort should express their interest in the critical position by Dec. 1, according to a FirstNet board member.

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FirstNet hopes to pursue an ‘aggressive’ timeline, Johnson says

FirstNet board member Jeff Johnson says the board plans to pursue an “aggressive” timeline and provides some guidance for state and local entities.

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NYPD’s Dowd: Sandy ‘came in like a tsunami’

Compared with commercial networks, public-safety communications in the Big Apple fared remarkably well during and after Superstorm Sandy.

Commentary

Finding a role for McEwen is a smart move by FirstNet

His unique historical perspective will pay dividends as plans develop for fledgling nationwide broadband communications network for first responders.

FirstNet’s Johnson applauds colleagues’ commitment to learn about public safety

FirstNet board member Jeff Johnson discusses the recent visit by non-public-safety members of the FirstNet board to New York in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

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McEwen to chair FirstNet advisory committee

FirstNet Chairman Sam Ginn says he is “delighted” that McEwen will be at the helm of this “critical group.”

Commentary

Yesterday was another great day for public safety

President Obama’s re-election, plus status quo in Congress, likely mean that D Block legislation is safe.

Commentary

Regarding FirstNet, here’s how states can help themselves

Take steps now to ensure that you will be ready when work on the proposed nationwide first-responder broadband network begins in your area

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Public Safety Advisory Committee a key to FirstNet success

News

FCC grants 700 MHz spectrum license to FirstNet

News

FirstNet seeks applications for general-manager position

News

FirstNet hopes to pursue an ‘aggressive’ timeline, Johnson says

News

NYPD’s Dowd: Sandy ‘came in like a tsunami’

Commentary

Finding a role for McEwen is a smart move by FirstNet

FirstNet’s Johnson applauds colleagues’ commitment to learn about public safety

News

McEwen to chair FirstNet advisory committee

Commentary

Yesterday was another great day for public safety

Commentary

Regarding FirstNet, here’s how states can help themselves

Commentary

How 5G is making cities safer, smarter, and more efficient

3GPP moves Release 18 freeze date to March 2024

Do smart cities make safer cities?

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