Martha Ellis explains the background of FirstNet and what the future holds for first responders. When discussing FirstNet, it is helpful to understand the past in order to best prepare for the future.

One day after the House of Representatives passed legislation reauthorizing the First Responder Network Authority by voice ...

What's the news? FirstNet®, Built with AT&T* – the only nationwide network built with and for America's first responders – is spurring further innovation for public safety's ecosystem of ...

What's the news? FirstNet® – the only nationwide network built with and for America's first responders – is keeping public safety connected unlike any other network. Here's 3 strategic ways: How is 5G ...

What's the news? FirstNet®, Built with AT&T * – the only network built with and for America's first responders – is expanding public safety's dedicated fleet of deployable network assets. Only ...

Shortly after beginning my career with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the late 1980s, a tragic event occurred that left a lasting impact on countless lives, including mine. The emotional ...

Lawmakers and public safety advocates are urging swift passage of HR 7386 to extend the First Responder Network Authority’s authorization from 2027 to 2037. Supporters warn that failing to reauthorize ...

In January 2026, winter storms Fern and Gianna swept across the southern and eastern United States, leaving millions without ...

Alexandra Navarro was an associate member of the Puerto Rico Telecommunications Regulatory Board in 2017 when Hurricane Maria hit and took out 95 percent of the cell sites, leaving the island without ...

The FirstNet Authority Board approved this week a $2 billion expansion of FirstNet for coverage improvement, with a focus on territories, tribal nations and rural areas. At its quarterly meeting last ...

In today’s increasingly complex world, the ability of first responders to communicate effectively during emergencies isn’t just desirable, it’s imperative. As President of AT&T Indiana, I’ve witnessed ...