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NENA CEO Brian Fontes announces plan to step down in fall 2025

NENA CEO Brian Fontes announces plan to step down in fall 2025

NENA CEO Brian Fontes unveiled plans to step down from the 911-focused organization’s leadership position during the fall of 2025, which would mark the end of a 17-year stint heading NENA.

Dec 24, 2024
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FCC gives 4.9 GHz incumbents a June 9 deadline to provide licensing data
FCC gives 4.9 GHz incumbents a June 9 deadline to provide licensing data

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FirstNet in 2024: A year of growth, innovation and bold plans for the future
FirstNet in 2024: A year of growth, innovation and bold plans for the future
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FCC gives 4.9 GHz incumbents a June 9 deadline to provide licensing data
FCC gives 4.9 GHz incumbents a June 9 deadline to provide licensing data
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NENA CEO Brian Fontes announces plan to step down in fall 2025

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FirstNet in 2024: A year of growth, innovation and bold plans for the future

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FCC gives 4.9 GHz incumbents a June 9 deadline to provide licensing data

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NENA CEO Brian Fontes announces plan to step down in fall 2025
NENA CEO Brian Fontes announces plan to step down in fall 2025

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FCC gives 4.9 GHz incumbents a June 9 deadline to provide licensing data
FCC gives 4.9 GHz incumbents a June 9 deadline to provide licensing data

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