News Harris introduces single-band LMR-LTE device, intrinsically safe radios 25th October 2017 Harris unveils the XL-185P—a single-band LMR-LTE device—its portable-radio portfolio, as well as the option for customers to buy a version of the LMR-LTE subscribers that has received the new Class 1/Division 1 (C1/D1) intrinsically safe certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
News FirstNet releases policy for consulting with tribal nations after governors make ‘opt-in/opt-out’ decisions 24th October 2017 FirstNet releases a policy outlining the consultation process it will have with tribal nations after governors in states and territories have made their “opt-in/opt-out” decisions regarding FirstNet’s nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN).
News Some FirstNet ‘opt-in’ states considering RFPs to seek alternative-RAN proposals, Ganley says 20th October 2017 At least three states with governors that have announced FirstNet “opt-in” decisions may issue requests for proposals (RFPs) that ask bidders to submit proposals for an alternative radio access network (RAN), according to Rivada Networks CEO Declan Ganley.
News Pennsylvania hearing focuses on financial risks associated with FirstNet ‘opt-out’ alternative 20th October 2017 Pennsylvania would pay almost $1 billion during the next 25 years to lease 700 MHz spectrum from FirstNet under an ‘opt-out’ scenario and likely would be obligated to pay billions more if its opt-out vendor is unable to meet all FirstNet technical and operational requirements in the future, according to panelists speaking during a state hearing.
News Oregon, Washington issue joint RFP for potential FirstNet alternative RAN 18th October 2017 Oregon and Washington issue a joint request for proposal (RFP) seeking proposals from vendors willing to build and operate an alternative public-safety radio access network (RAN) in either state or both under an “opt-out” scenario.
News FirstNet delivers initial state plans to U.S. territories in the South Pacific 12th October 2017 FirstNet announces that it has delivered initial state plans outlining public-safety LTE deployment plans to governors in the U.S. territories of Guam, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands, although no timetable has been established yet for those governors to make their “opt-in/opt-out” decisions.
News FirstNet hits 50% ‘opt-in’ threshold as Indiana makes announcement 11th October 2017 Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb 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 Indiana the 25th state—not including two territories—to “opt-in” to the FirstNet system.
News Former Alabama employee has no AT&T job responsibilities in state, AT&T says amid FirstNet ethics questions 11th October 2017 A former state of Alabama employee now working for AT&T’s FirstNet does not have any job responsibilities within the state, AT&T says in a statement provided in the wake of recent media reports questioning whether the hiring represents a violation of Alabama’s “revolving-door” ethics policy.
News Alabama becomes 24th state to ‘opt-in’ to FirstNet 10th October 2017 Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announces that she has accepted the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) deployment plan offered by FirstNet and AT&T on behalf of her state, making Alabama the 24th state—not including two territories—to “opt-in” to the FirstNet system.
News Connecticut becomes 14th state with an active procurement seeking alternative RAN bids for FirstNet 10th October 2017 Connecticut issues a request for proposals (RFP) asking bidders to submit proposals to build and maintain an alternative radio access network (RAN) for FirstNet under a potential “opt-out” scenario, making Connecticut the 14th state with an active procurement for an alternative-RAN vendor.
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