AT&T said that the FirstNet network now has more than 2.2 million connections and more than 16,000 subscriber public-safety agencies and organizations.

The Public Safety Technology Alliance (PSTA) will cease operation. PSTA Board Member Jeff Johnson confirmed that the organization plans to shut down soon.

Dejero formed a partnership with IP Access International to provide a hybrid cellular/satellite network of networks that first responders can rely on for real-time, uninterrupted connectivity in the most challenging of situations and locations.

The Baltimore Police Department has connected more than 3,000 officers, first responders and other key personnel to FirstNet.

AT&T said that it will launch 5G service for FirstNet subscribers in parts of 38 cities and more than 20 venues in April.

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) received a clean audit of its fiscal year 2020 financial statements.

As the U.S. accelerates vaccinations in anticipation of meeting the President Joe Biden’s goal of being ready to open up availability to all adults by May 1, a cross-industry response has been deployed to meet the logistical needs, safety concerns and scale of the mammoth operation.

Following a rigorous review process, the Private Safety Network (PSN) app is now FirstNet Verified and accessible via the FirstNet App Catalog.

The Iowa Communications Network (ICN) partnered with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD) to use FirstNet, built with AT&T as the backup connection for Iowa-based public-safety answering points (PSAPs) providing 9-1-1 services to Iowans.

Altman Solon, global strategy consulting firm focused exclusively on the telecommunications, media and technology (TMT) sectors, has tapped senior telecom executive and public-safety network expert Robert Sloan as a senior adviser.