The First Responder Network (FirstNet) Authority has issued a document designed to guide emergency managers how to use the capabilities, products and services of a national public safety broadband network. The Emergency
MoreAT&T announced on Thursday three significant milestones for FirstNet that will support and meet first responder needs. They are a first responder-centric approach to 5G use, comprehensive tower-to-core network encryption and the
MoreAT&T announced on Thursday that Jason Porter, has been selected to lead the company’s Public Sector business and FirstNet organization. With this announcement, Porter has formally assumed the role as the leader of
MoreRichard Carrizzo, fire chief at the Southern Platte Fire Protection District, has been named vice-chair of the First Responder Network (FirstNet) Authority's board. FirstNet said Wednesday the 35-year fire and emergency services
MoreRobert Tipton Osterthaler, a retired brigadier general at the U.S. Air Force, has been appointed board chair of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). Ostherthaler will replace Edward Horowitz, who is slated to
MoreEdward Parkinson, CEO of the First Responder Network Authority, said FirstNet has reached new milestones this week with the announcement of over 11K user organizations. FirstNet now has coverage across the U.S.
MoreJim Garrettson, founder and CEO of Executive Mosaic, presented Jill Singer, vice president of National Security for AT&T’s global public sector and GovCon Expert, her fifth Wash100 Award, as a part of the
MoreEdward Parkinson, formerly acting executive director at the First Responder Network Authority, has assumed the role on a full capacity.
MoreThe Government Accountability Office recommends the First Responder Network Authority or FirstNet to better share information on AT&T's public safety network contract. FirstNet needs to further inform stakeholders on its oversight of the contract
MoreThree agencies within the Department of Commerce have commenced a contest on disaster response and public safety technologies. The First Responder Network Authority said Thursday it joined the Economic Development Administration and the National Institute of Standards
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