Commentary FirstNet’s task isn’t rocket science—more like calculus 27th September 2012 Commentary on the challenges facing the FirstNet board, which has the unprecedented responsibility of overseeing the deployment of a nationwide public-safety LTE network.
Commentary FirstNet shows progress in initial meeting, despite hiccups 25th September 2012 FirstNet board members hit the ground running in the body’s initial meeting, although some of aspects of the gathering did not proceed as smoothly as many had hoped they might.
News FirstNet board seeks 700 MHz spectrum, chooses advisory committee 25th September 2012 The FirstNet board voted to seek the license to 20 MHz of public-safety broadband spectrum in the 700 MHz band that will be used as the spectral platform for a nationwide LTE network.
Article FirstNet board releases agenda for first meeting 25th September 2012 FirstNet board members will consider resolutions regarding the license for the 700 MHz broadband spectrum, early public-safety LTE deployments and its Public Safety Advisory Committee during the body’s initial meeting.
Commentary Wireless initiatives with traction 13th September 2012 Effort to boost broadband communications in the U.S. gains momentum.
News FCC clears path for FirstNet spectrum license 11th September 2012 A license transfer for the public-safety broadband spectrum at 700 MHz will be executed as soon as the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) board makes a request for the frequencies.
Article The impact of NTIA’s decision to put LTE on hold 7th September 2012 After working feverishly for more than two years to deploy dedicated public-safety LTE networks this year, many early-adopter jurisdictions now are stuck in limbo.
Video Dowd on FirstNet board appointment 28th August 2012 Glenn Bischoff, editor-in-chief of Urgent Communications, chats with NYPD Deputy Chief Charles Dowd about his appointment to the FirstNet board of directors.
News NTIA releases information on planning grant program for 700 MHz LTE 23rd August 2012 State and local public-safety agencies will be able to provide input on the performance requirements and design of a nationwide LTE network for first responders as part of a 5-year, $135 million planning grant program beginning early next year
Commentary Significant questions remain after FirstNet board appointments 22nd August 2012 Any public-safety agencies or vendors expecting a great deal of additional clarity — as a result of the announcement of the 15 FirstNet board members — regarding the LTE buildout in the short term may be disappointed.
Land mobile radio (LMR) systems are just as vulnerable to cyberattacks as any other networks used in the public-safety sector. Here’s what to do about it. 2 7th November 2023
