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FirstNet Outage in United States shows why PACE Plans Matter

FirstNet Outage in United States shows why PACE Plans Matter

On 22 February 2024, AT&T users across the nation experienced failed cellular service, reportedly including FirstNet users. This episode is just one more incident in a steady beat of major national system failures around the globe. What does that mean for emergency services organizations?

Vision 2023 FirstNet Users Summit Showcases Progress

Vision 2023 FirstNet Users Summit Showcases Progress

The second FirstNet Users Summit, Vision 2023, brought together end users, AT&T, FirstNet Authority, and vendors supplying solutions that enhance or operate on FirstNet. The Las Vegas event showcased progress even though mission-critical services device approvals linger.

Verizon to FirstNet: Secure interoperability is technically feasible

Verizon to FirstNet: Secure interoperability is technically feasible

With a post on LinkedIn, Verizon Enterprise Solutions explains how public safety users can use use a dedicated, secure Verizon Wireless network to access FirstNet. Unfortunately for Verizon, AT&T has to unlock the door. But does that matter?

Eye on the Prize: APCO 2017 Conference Round-Up

Eye on the Prize: APCO 2017 Conference Round-Up

The annual APCO Conference and Exhibition is a prime opportunity for public officials, service providers and vendors to exchange information about evolving public safety communications technology and practices. At this year's event, AT&T settled into its role as FirstNet's partner while Verizon worked to remain a vital player. But what really stood out were proof-points that push-to-talk over LTE is becoming an operational reality.