News Vermont becomes 32nd state to make FirstNet ‘opt-in’ announcement 29th November 2017 Vermont Gov. Phil Scott announces that he has accepted the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) deployment plan offered by FirstNet and AT&T on behalf of his state, making Vermont the 32nd state—not including two territories—to “opt-in” to the FirstNet system.
News FirstNet clarifies position on LTE core use in ‘opt-out’ states, says it also applies to ‘extended primary’ groups 29th November 2017 States or territories that achieve “opt-out” status must use the FirstNet LTE core network to provide broadband services to FirstNet public-safety users in both the “primary” and “extended primary” groups, according to information released recently by FirstNet and published on the organization’s web site.
News Colorado selects Rivada-Macquarie team as RAN vendor in potential FirstNet ‘opt-out’ scenario 28th November 2017 Colorado has selected the team of Rivada Networks and Macquarie Infrastructure Developments to build and maintain the alternative LTE radio access network (RAN) in the state, if Gov. John Hickenlooper decides the state should pursue the “opt-out” alternative to the FirstNet nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN).
News AT&T exec expects ‘many’ governors will not make FirstNet ‘opt-in/opt-out’ decision 28th November 2017 Governors in “many” states and territories will not make a FirstNet “opt-in/opt-out” decision, effectively making an “opt-in” choice by taking no action by the Dec. 28 deadline, according to John Stephens, chief financial officer (CFO) for AT&T, FirstNet’s nationwide contractor.
News Vermont, Florida commissions make FirstNet ‘opt-in’ recommendations to governors 21st November 2017 Commissions in Vermont and Florida announce recommended that their respective governors make “opt-in” decisions for FirstNet.
News California releases RFP seeking bids from potential vendors to build FirstNet alternative RAN 20th November 2017 California issues a request for proposals (RFP) from vendors willing to build and maintain the FirstNet radio access network (RAN) within the state for the next 25 years, if California pursues and achieves “opt-out” status.
News Georgia becomes 31st state to make FirstNet ‘opt-in’ announcement 17th November 2017 Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announces that he has accepted the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) deployment plan offered by FirstNet and AT&T on behalf of his state, making Georgia the 31st state—not including two territories—to “opt-in” to the FirstNet system.
News New Hampshire committee recommendation on ‘opt-in/opt-out’ decision could be delayed until early December 17th November 2017 A New Hampshire committee tasked with assessing whether Gov. Chris Sununu should make a FirstNet “opt-in” announcement or pursue the “opt-out” alternative could delay making its recommendation until Dec. 8, according to a state official familiar with the proceedings.
News North Carolina becomes 30th state to announce FirstNet ‘opt-in’ decision 15th November 2017 North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announces that he has accepted the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) deployment plan offered by FirstNet and AT&T on behalf of his state, making North Carolina the 30th state—not including two territories—to “opt-in” to the FirstNet system.
News AT&T’s Sambar emphasizes company’s commitment to public safety, touts disaster-response efforts 15th November 2017 AT&T is committed to serving public-safety users that subscribe to FirstNet, which is illustrated by the carrier’s enhancements of its network, personnel and disaster-recovery efforts that have been tested in recent months, according to Chris Sambar, AT&T senior vice president for FirstNet.
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