FirstNet-AT&T has helped connect ambulances providing mutual aid for areas hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, provided connectivity for coronavirus testing facilities and is being creatively integrated into telehealth solutions, according to Ed Parkinson, CEO of the FirstNet Authority.
Parkinson, speaking at this week's IWCE Virtual...
FirstNet board votes to direct $218 million in network reinvestments
The First Responders Network Authority board has approved $218 million in network investment to support 5G and additional deployables for first responders using the FirstNet-AT&T network.
The FirstNet Authority said that the funds will support "initial...
AT&T execs say that the pandemic is building awareness of FirstNet services
FirstNet now has 1.3 million connections, AT&T executives say, which reflects a 30% increase from the 1 million that the carrier reported in December.
FirstNet is now serving around 12,000 agencies, according to AT&T,...
Verizon is touting a new statewide public safety wireless deal with the state of Massachusetts, which authorizes the operator to offer services to public safety through the state's public safety-grade wireless agreement.
Verizon claimed that this is the first state and local agency multi-vendor procurement...
