Every day, first responders answer the call—often without knowing what they will face. They care for our communities during moments that demand courage, compassion, and extraordinary commitment. On National First Responders Day, we honor that service and reaffirm our responsibility to support the people behind the mission—not only with the technology they rely on, but in meaningful ways beyond the network. When we first partnered with the federal government to deliver FirstNet®, Built with AT&T nearly ten years ago, the vision was bigger than building America’s public safety network. It was to work with public safety, listen to their needs, and be a trusted partner to the people and agencies we serve.

Police Chief Cooper reported gaps in portable radio coverage discovered during an active‑shooter exercise and presented FirstNet and SouthernLink (Suddenlink/Harris) options; the council voted to table purchase decisions pending a draft 2027 budget and further review.

City IT staff told the committee that enterprise broadband licensing and FirstNet integration can extend the radio network's coverage, potentially avoiding $6–8 million tower builds in some locations — though officials said the legacy land-mobile-radio system remains critical during extreme outages.

As lawmakers leave Capitol Hill, fire departments must educate incoming members about grants, FirstNet and other federal priorities

Last week, the EU announced plans for the European version of FirstNet, called the European Union Critical communication systems (EUCCS). It is a secure 5G, voice, video, data, and Direct-to-device broadband network for 5M+ first responders across 31 EU/Schengen countries. A number of signs sugges…

Selection committee to be finalized by end of the year, with initial meeting expected to be conducted in January 2027, according to FCC public notice.

Congress created FirstNet in the wake of 9/11 to launch a universal broadband network for first responders — but the work remains unfinished.

A recently discovered invite of ‘law enforcement’ officers lobbying on behalf of surveillance companies was surfaced today - who is funding them?

FirstNet Authority will sunset in February 2027 unless Congress reauthorizes it

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2026 – The nationwide first responder network is in line for 220 new cell sites, its overseer announced Tuesday. The FirstNet Authority which oversees the network, known as FirstNet and operated by AT&T, said Tuesday its board approved work orders for 220 additional sites. That’s in addition to 135 new sites approved late last year. Sign Up for FREE for Section A Sign Up for FREE for Section A ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2026 – The nationwide first responder network is in line for 220 new cell sites, its overseer announced Tuesday. The FirstNet Authority which oversees the network, known as FirstNet and operated by AT&T, said Tuesday its board approved work orders for 220 additional sites. That’s in addition to 135 new sites approved late last year. Sign Up for FREE for Section A Sign Up for FREE for Section A ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2026 – The nationwide first responder network is in line for 220 new cell sites, its overseer announced Tuesday. The FirstNet Authority which oversees the network, known as FirstNet and operated by AT&T, said Tuesday its board approved work orders for 220 additional sites. That’s in addition to 135 new sites approved late last year. Sign Up for FREE for Section A Sign Up for FREE for Section A ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

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La red nacional de comunicaciones para primeros respondedores surgió tras los ataques de 2001 y llegó a Puerto Rico semanas antes del huracán María

The board granted a special exception and related variances to allow a 195-foot monopole on Trinity Baptist Church property; the applicant said AT&T (including FirstNet emergency service) will be the initial provider and the monopole can host up to four carriers.