02/03/16
House Holds Hearing for FirstNet Updates
The U.S. House of Representatives Communications and Technology Subcommittee held a hearing on February 2 to discuss the progress of FirstNet. The hearing was an opportunity to review and better understand the recent release of FirstNet’s Request for Proposal (RFP) for the nation’s first public safety broadband network.
01/28/16
Upcoming Wireless Communications Industry Conference to Highlight FirstNet
FirstNet will be a key focus for the upcoming International Wireless and Communications Expo (IWCE) in March. The first large industry event to follow the recent Request for Proposal (RFP) for a nationwide public safety broadband network, the conference will offer various information sessions on FirstNet—its history, next phases, and case studies.
01/27/16
Upcoming Wireless Communications Industry Conference to Highlight FirstNet
FirstNet will be a key focus for the upcoming International Wireless and Communications Expo (IWCE) in March. The first large industry event to follow the recent Request for Proposal (RFP) for a nationwide public safety broadband network, the conference will offer various information sessions on FirstNet—its history, next phases, and case studies.
01/20/16
FirstNet Issues RFP for Nationwide LTE Network for Public Safety
On January 13, FirstNet released its Request for Proposals (RFP) for a nationwide public safety broadband network.
01/20/16
FirstNet Issues RFP for Nationwide LTE Network for Public Safety
On January 13, FirstNet released its Request for Proposals (RFP) for a nationwide public safety broadband network.
01/13/16
FirstNet 2015: Year in Review
In a blog post from Jeff Johnson, FirstNet Board Vice Chair, he outlines the progress the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has made in 2015. Many impactful steps were taken to forward FirstNet’s efforts to deploy a nationwide public safety broadband network (NPSBN).
Beginning in July of 2014, FirstNet completed initial consultations with 55 states and territories in 2015. These initial consultations provide valuable feedback from first responders across the U.S. who will actually use the FirstNet network.
01/13/16
FirstNet 2015: Year in Review
In a blog post from Jeff Johnson, FirstNet Board Vice Chair, he outlines the progress the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has made in 2015. Many impactful steps were taken to forward FirstNet’s efforts to deploy a nationwide public safety broadband network (NPSBN).
Beginning in July of 2014, FirstNet completed initial consultations with 55 states and territories in 2015. These initial consultations provide valuable feedback from first responders across the U.S. who will actually use the FirstNet network.
01/06/16
FirstNet: Priority Issues Likely Limited to Secondary Users
The Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) is studying the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). Its task is to understand the network’s capacity especially during times of disaster.
01/06/16
FirstNet: Priority Issues Likely Limited to Secondary Users
The Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) is studying the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). Its task is to understand the network’s capacity especially during times of disaster.
12/28/15
FirstNet: FirstNet Board Approves Final Request For Proposal; Release to Public Expected Early January
In a News and Insight Alert from Wiley Rein, LLP, “On December 9, 2015, the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) convened an open public meeting in which it considered and approved the material terms of its Request for Proposal (RFP). Among other things, the RFP includes a national acquisition approach to building and operating the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). Adoption of the RFP’s key terms represents the culmination of FirstNet’s ongoing efforts to solicit feedback on its draft RFP package, which it released in April 2015.”
