A Verizon executive said that the lack of data interoperability between carriers is an issue of policy and not technology, and the company is ready to work with its competitors to ensure interoperability happens.

Multiple systems will work together to provide seamless communications from the professionals reporting incidents to those dispatched to respond to the incidents. This network of integrated networks is all IP based, so voice, data and video flows freely from one pipe to another, and capacity and voice follow the optimal path to reach first responders.

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) board approved an $82 million budget for operations in fiscal year 2020 (FY20), with a focus on supporting public-safety engagement, continued oversight of the deployment of the nationwide public-safety broadband network (NPSBN) and future investments in the network.

Siyata Mobile announced that the AT&T Workforce Manager enterprise application is now available on the Uniden UV350 in-vehicle phablet through AT&T.

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) released its road map, first announced earlier this year, detailing future plans for the nationwide public-safety broadband network. The road map will help FirstNet direct future investments and prioritize its programs, activities and network improvements.

AT&T announced it is working with high-power user equipment (HPUE) supplier Assured Wireless to bring 1.25-watt devices to First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) subscribers. Following Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards, HPUE solutions can transmit at stronger signals only on 700 MHz band 14 spectrum.

AT&T announced Fleet Complete for the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) network now gives agencies near real-time insights into critical fleet and in-field first responder activities. The solution is delivered with Cradlepoint, a provider of cloud-delivered Long Term Evolution (LTE) and 5G-ready wireless solutions.

L3Harris Technologies launched the Mission Critical Alliance (MCA), a consortium of technology providers driven to advance the capabilities, compatibility and security of mission-critical solutions.

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) added the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy Note10 tablets. For a limited time, FirstNet subscribers who buy a Galaxy Note10 can get one free when they buy both with an Unlimited Plan on a qualifying installment plan.

Commnet Wireless entered a $167.5 million network build and maintenance agreement with AT&T Mobility for Commnet to build a radio access network (RAN) for AT&T’s commercial and First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) network in or near Commnet’s operating area in the Southwest.