public safety

Later this year, select first responders using AT&T FirstNet will participate in trials to evaluate public safety-grade connectivity enabled by satellite The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted AT&T and …

The Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay pushes people to the edge; Verizon Frontline is there not just with tech, but with trust DEATH VALLEY—It was me, Dan Jones from …

The FirstNet network for first responders has reached a connection base of more than 7 million, according to AT&T. The carrier also says that it has the largest network footprint …

Please allow me to thank the nations wireless and satellite communications providers, their leaders and all their workers for jumping into the middle of the Los Angeles California wildfires. They …

T-Mobile Starlink will enable wireless emergency alerts and emergency texting Strong winds continue to wreak havoc across Los Angeles, fanning devastating flames that have, at latest count, claimed the lives …

The Federal Communications Commission has granted the use of 4.9 GHz spectrum to the First Responders Network Authority (FirstNet), and by extension, its network partner AT&T. The order specifies that …

Network operators are racing to restore connectivity across five Southeastern states devastated by Hurricane Helene. Cellular networks across the Appalachian Mountains were taken out by the storm, which blew ashore …

The majority of public safety professionals consider AI a top priority, but see 5G as the most impactful technology, reveals Verizon survey The fourth iteration of Verizon Frontline’s survey of …

The Federal Communications Commission has announced two settlements with telecom service providers in regards to network outages during 2023. AT&T will pay nearly a million dollars as part of its …

FirstNet budget passes with more than $500 million for network improvements Now that the initial build-out of the FirstNet network has been completed, the First Responders Network Authority is turning …

WASHINGTON, D.C.—While in-building coverage for cellular and public safety Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems is a challenge across building use types, it is a particularly urgent one in schools. At …

The ‘next phase’ of the FirstNet network focuses on 5G and coverage expansion Having completed the initial deployment of the FirstNet network for first responders, AT&T and the First Responders …

The governing board for the First Responders Network Authority (FirstNet) has approved network reinvestments of $547 million for its fiscal year 2024, focused on increasing coverage and transitioning FirstNet to …

Connected mobility uses smartphone and automotive tech to bring help When an automobile accident happens, time is of the essence to save lives. It’s the same with any emergency. Connected …

Personal Emergency Response System or PERS, and Connected Health are being upgraded, says the MAMA 2023 Annual Conference, which was recently held in New Orleans. This was the Medical Alert …

Just like everything else in our world, 9-1-1 Emergency Services are rapidly moving from voice to data. Yesterday, it was a big job simply connecting every landline to the emergency …

Lahaina being served by temporary site solutions in the wake of wildfire damage Of the 21 sites taken down by wildfires in Maui, all but five are back in service …

Telecom carriers continue to work on restoring service in the areas of West Maui impacted by devastatingly destructive wildfires. The official death toll stood at 96 as of early Monday, …

The devastating wildfires in Hawaii have caused at least 55 deaths and widespread damage, particularly in the city of Lahaina on Maui, as well as communications outages because cellular towers …

When we were young, we were taught in case of emergency to call 9-1-1 or the Operator for help. That was back in the day when all we had was …

Lead from at least 2,000 old cables has degraded over time, contaminating the water and soil in several U.S. communities, reported The Wall Street Journal In a shocking report, The …

FirstNet’s spectrum use has been reauthorized, but Congress must act to extend its statutory authority A Federal Communications Commission bureau has reauthorized Firstnet’s use of its Band 14 700 MHz …

Verizon will supply Veterans Affairs with mobile devices and mission-critical communications support Verizon Public Sector has expanded its existing partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers and …

An accidental emergency alert sent to Florida residents’ cell phones at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday prompted a public outcry, a contract cancellation by the state and an inquiry from the …

Joseph Wassel is a longtime DoD executive technologist with a focus on communications A Department of Defense senior executive who founded and chaired DoD’s global working group on public safety …