AT&T certified NetMotion Mobile and Diagnostics for state and local agencies on the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) network.

The Communications Workers of America (CWA), the union for AT&T employees, announced a new advocacy initiative and website to increase the availability of information about the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet).

In a statement FCC Chairman Ajit Pai criticized wireless carriers for not quickly restoring service in areas affected by Hurricane Michael and said the carriers should waive the October bills of Floridians in the affected areas.

The LG V40 ThinQ received FirstNet Ready certification.

Axon said public-safety agencies can buy the Axon Body 3 with FirstNet connectivity directly from Axon, which executives said is the first company to resell First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) services as a part of its product offering. Axon's latest body camera, Axon Body 3, is Long Term Evolution (LTE) enabled.

Cradlepoint announced its FirstConnect program for first responder organizations. FirstConnect is designed to help organizations overcome many of the budgetary, logistical and operational challenges typically faced when deploying new wireless edge router solutions to take advantage of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and other nationwide public-safety broadband networks.

AT&T announced it deployed the full fleet of 72 dedicated deployable network assets for the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). Stationed across the country, these assets can either be deployed for planned events or called on during emergencies to help first responders stay connected and operate more effectively.

Edward Parkinson was named acting CEO of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), following the resignation of Mike Poth at the end of September.

A Panasonic Toughbook Truck begins its journey to support first responders’ transition to the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). The 40-foot truck is designed and outfitted to offer an educational, immersive mobile experience across the U.S. in partnership with AT&T and Sierra Wireless.

As shown by recent industry events, public-safety officials must hold commercial carriers accountable and not let the carriers take advantage of them.