The Mission Critical Open Platform (MCOP) project announced a successful integration with Sonim’s XP8 ultra-rugged smartphone. The band 14/First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)-enabled XP8 now supports MCOP application programming interfaces (APIs).

Numerous companies used the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) conference in Las Vegas this week to introduce new products and services, with innovations ranging from a push-to-talk (PTT) satellite radio to Project 25 (P25) and other digital radio advances to new dispatch and in-building solutions.

An AT&T executive said that the company expects to reach 60 percent completion of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) broadband network by the end of 2019. That 60 percent completion is the next milestone laid out in AT&T’s contract with FirstNet and would trigger a second reimbursement payment of more than $1 billion, said AT&T Chief Financial Officer (CFO) John Stephens at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference.

Asavie announced that AccessMyLAN, its network-based mobility visibility and control service, is now First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Certified and available in the FirstNet App Catalog.

First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) subscribers can purchase the latest Samsung Galax S 10e, S10 and S10+ phones March 8. The new devices join more than 70 devices in the FirstNet ecosystem.

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer released initial guidance on the deployment of First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) services across Department of the Navy (DON) installations and their associated special areas in 56 U.S. states and territories.

Home and business security company ADT announced that it expects First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Ready alarm panels available by the second half of this year. By integrating FirstNet service into ADT Command alarm panels, alerts sent from ADT-monitored customers to ADT’s emergency operations center will pass through the FirstNet network core.

FirstNet, built with AT&T partnered with RadioResource Media Group to launch a six-webinar series called “Apps for First Responders.” Each webinar will include demonstrations of applications available in the FirstNet App Catalog, along with other information.

Following a rigorous review process, Pulsara is now FirstNet Listed and available via the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) App Catalog. The app helps transform the patient care journey from paramedic to hospital.

Barry Fraser was named the new chair of the National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) Broadband and Technology Committee, and Lt. Charlie Fair is the new vice chair of NPSTC’s EMS Working Group.