01/22/15
FirstNet focuses on Iowa SPOC Thomas Lampe
Thomas Lampe, Iowa’s single point of contact (SPOC), describes his time so far with FirstNet in an article from FirstNet.gov.
01/21/15
FirstNet Makes Progress with Stakeholder Meetings
An article from FierceMobile Government explains how the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) has been wisely using its $116 million in federal grants to prepare for formal consultations and awareness.
01/20/15
Media Coverage Highlights FirstNet Outreach
On Jan. 13, Connect Iowa delivered a FirstNet presentation in Linn County. Both KCRG ABC 9 and KGAN CBS 2 were in attendance to catch some great interviews and share information on FirstNet with their viewers in Linn County.
01/08/15
FirstNet on Track for First Phase
According to an article from Radio Resource Media Group, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is on track to complete the first phase of state consultations before the end of its fiscal 2015 year, according to TJ Kennedy, FirstNet deputy director.
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.
