12/23/14
Lantern Live, A Mobile App for Disasters
An article from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy discusses a new app, Lantern Live, which addresses some of the immediate concerns of survivors in the wake of disaster.
12/18/14
FirstNet Looking to the Skies to Cover Hard to Reach Areas
In an article in Via Satellite FirstNet officials discussed the possibility of using satellite technology to cover areas that are hard to reach terrestrially.
12/10/14
Recap: FirstNet Initial Consultation Meeting in Iowa
Working to gain awareness in each state, FirstNet is holding initial consultation meetings. On November 18, Iowa had the chance to bring together state and local participants in Des Moines, Iowa, to garner ideas on the needs for the public safety broadband network.
12/05/14
FirstNet Looks Ahead at 2015
In an article from Urgent Communications, FirstNet detailed how it’s allocating half its budget to RFP development.
“The agency’s finance committee today allocated $42.5 million and $22.3 million, respectively, toward completing its two primary goals for 2015: developing the comprehensive request for proposals (RFP) that identify partners for the public-safety broadband network and conducting state consultations and outreach,” according to the article.
11/24/14
FirstNet on Wheels
In early November, FirstNet deployed an Enhanced System on Wheels (ESOW) at the 2014 Urban Shield preparedness exercise in Oakland, CA.
11/19/14
FirstNet and 911: Why it Matters to You
Whether across the country or in your hometown, disasters happen. That is why FirstNet matters. When multiple responders like firefighters, law enforcement officials, and EMTs come together, they need a high-speed, interoperable broadband network that will deliver innovation and seamless communications between them.
11/13/14
FirstNet Brings Numbers to Life in Eye Opening Infographic
Starting with its vision, FirstNet elaborates on the law, funding, and how it is being governed in this easy to follow infographic.
Illustrating how it plans to provide emergency responders with the first nationwide, high-speed, wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety, FirstNet covers these important issues:
● Who Will Use FirstNet
● The Coverage Challenge
● The FirstNet Network
11/04/14
Mark Your Calendars for the Next FirstNet Presentation
You may have seen our recent posts for FirstNet presentations on Facebook and Twitter, but are still wondering what it’s all about. Connect Iowa has joined forces with ISICSB to help with FirstNet planning. FirstNet is the federal authority working with state officials to build, operate and maintain the first high-speed, nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety.
10/29/14
Connect Iowa Joins FirstNet in Bringing a Needed Network to Public Safety
Connect Iowa is happy to announce we have joined forces with First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet, to help spread their important cause! We will be sharing with you what FirstNet is up to, and how you can get involved.
09/12/13
Puerto Rico Awarded $1.4 Million for FirstNet
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) this week awarded $1.4 to Puerto Rico for the island’s First Responder Network Authority.
Known as FirstNet, the matching grant program administered by the NTIA is designed to assist regional, state, local, and tribal government entities as they plan for a nationwide public safety broadband network.
Below is an excerpt for a News Is My Business article on the award:
