Wrap Technologies appointed former First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) President TJ Kennedy as CEO and Kevin Mullins as president, effective immediately.

The Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Plenary e-meetings (electronic meetings) concluded on March 24. The major accomplishment was the completion of 3GPP Release 17 (R17). Initial work began in 2019.

AT&T is working on making its two mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) solutions interoperable, possibly by the end of the year.

Global Medical Response (GMR) selected FirstNet service to support its operations. With this tech advancement, the company can equip first responders across the country with new capabilities and reliable access to critical information while in the field.

An AT&T executive said that the carrier’s FirstNet business posted 60% growth year over year in 2021 and is now worth $1.7 billion.

The First Responder Network Authority’s (FirstNet Authority) fiscal year 2021 annual report highlights the organization’s first 10 years, as well as highlighted the importance of legislative and regulatory actions to ensure the future of the organization.

AT&T said in its annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it expects to collect the remainder of the $6.5 billion it can receive under its contract with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) in 2022.

AT&T said that the FirstNet network now covers more than 2.81 million square miles across the U.S. The provider said that that is 50,000 more square miles than other commercial networks.

Two U.S. representatives introduced legislation to prevent the sunset of the FirstNet responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority).

Every day, the news serves as a near constant reminder of the emergency issues plaguing the world, from tornadoes in the Midwest to flooding in Western Canada to disasters requiring the swift dispatch and coordination of multiple response units and divisions.