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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

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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.

Other NASCIO priorities for Congress include the reauthorization of FirstNet, and the preservation of states’ rights to regulate AI.

Officials flagged radio 'black hole' areas, ongoing tower and console upgrades, and contingency options (cell-on-wheels, ham radio, FirstNet). Staff announced a volunteer Interoperable Communications Committee to review equipment proposals and standard operating procedures for the region.

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NASCIO's executive director, Doug Robinson, outlined three federal priorities in a letter to congressional leaders: reauthorizing the SLCGP, reauthorizing FirstNet, and preserving states' authority in...

Other NASCIO priorities for Congress include the reauthorization of FirstNet, and the preservation of states’ rights to regulate AI.

By Sam Walker A satellite backup system nearly a year in the making passed an unscheduled real-world test when Hatteras and Ocracoke islands

Private partners offered connectivity and supplies: AT&T is offering temporary unlimited talk/text/data and charging lockers at shelters, FirstNet deployed a satellite truck to the NIPCO facility, Verizon provided Wi‑Fi and charging at the YWCA, and Lowe’s donated cleaning-supply buckets.

The agency will sunset in February 2027 unless Congress reauthorizes it

Aug. 18, 2026 – House Commerce Committee staffers are hoping to get the First Responder Network Authority reauthorized by the end of the year, they said Tuesday at the Technology Policy Institute’s Aspen Forum in Aspen, Colorado. **Johanna Thomas** , senior Democratic counsel to the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee, said reauthorizing FirstNet was “one of our biggest priorities of getting accomplished before the end of this year.” “We’re going to be prioritizing things like FirstNet, as she mentioned, we have a couple security bills that we want to continue work on,” said **John Lin** , senior Republican counsel to the full House Commerce Committee. “We’re hoping that the end of the year is productive.” _****Watch the online course preview!****_ See the Online Course Preview Learn about the 3-Part Preview of America250 / Telecom150, a Broadband Breakfast conference on October 1, 2026 America250 / Telecom150 ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now

Aug. 18, 2026 – House Commerce Committee staffers are hoping to get the First Responder Network Authority reauthorized by the end of the year, they said Tuesday at the Technology Policy Institute’s Aspen Forum in Aspen, Colorado. **Johanna Thomas** , senior Democratic counsel to the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee, said reauthorizing FirstNet was “one of our biggest priorities of getting accomplished before the end of this year.” “We’re going to be prioritizing things like FirstNet, as she mentioned, we have a couple security bills that we want to continue work on,” said **John Lin** , senior Republican counsel to the full House Commerce Committee. “We’re hoping that the end of the year is productive.” _****Watch the online course preview!****_ See the Online Course Preview Learn about the 3-Part Preview of America250 / Telecom150, a Broadband Breakfast conference on October 1, 2026 America250 / Telecom150 ### This post is for subscribers only Become a member to get access to all content Subscribe now