The First Responder Network Authority, also known as FirstNet, is an independent authority that was established in the wake of September 11, 2001. After the terrorist attacks, the government realized ...

Wildland fires continue to burn at all-time highs. From January to July 2021, more than 2.6 million acres were burned nationwide, including the massive, yet-to-be-contained Bootleg Fire in Oregon. In ...

Brad is a contributor to StateTech. He’s covered technology since 1991, when he first got his start in the industry. Recently, a bomb threat in rural Stephenson County, Ill., 120 miles northwest of ...

DALLAS, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation continues to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the FirstNet® communications platform – built with AT&T* in a public-private partnership ...

The First Responder Network Authority Board has approved more than $200 million for initial network upgrades to set FirstNet on the path to 5G and to expand the dedicated fleet of deployable assets.

AT&T has strengthened its FirstNet emergency response in Alaska and Hawaii after expanding its fleet of deployable assets in the two states. FirstNet operates a network for first responders, which is ...

When disaster strikes, rapid and reliable communication is essential, especially for public safety. That’s why FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – the only network built with and for America’s first ...

One of our nation’s oldest military branches and the nation’s premier maritime first responder, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) plays an essential role in maintaining the safety and security of our nation ...

Our thoughts remain deeply committed to Central Texas as search and recovery efforts continue after the catastrophic flooding. As public safety’s partner, the FirstNet®, Built with AT&T team is on the ...

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board on Wednesday approved a $253 million budget for Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22), with a focus on overseeing deployment of the nationwide public ...