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.
09/10/13
NTIA Awards Nevada New Money for FirstNet Planning
Contributor: Kristina Silla
The National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) has awarded new grant money to eight states including Nevada!
06/06/13
WATCH: San Augustine Co. Officials Working to Improve Internet Connectivity
San Augustine County's new Technology Action Plan is grabbing local attention!
Check out KTRE ABC-9's news report on how county leadership is going to work to end the hit-and-miss connection their community currently has with the rest of the world.
02/27/13
WATCH: Broadband & Public Safety - How Anchorage Fire Department Uses Tech to Save Lives
02/27/13
FirstNet Ready to Boost Texas Public Safety
Texas public safety is getting a huge boost thanks to broadband technology!
02/26/13
Location, Location, Location: Enhancing Texas Public Safety with GIS
February is Public Safety Month at Connected Nation. In addition to objectives of expanding broadband and technology awareness and adoption throughout local communities, CN is also working to highlight the use of GIS in various public safety agencies. Location is everything during an emergency; GIS provides the functionality to collect and manage large databases while in a fast-paced decision-making environment.
02/26/13
Location, Location, Location: Enhancing Nevada Public Safety with GIS
February is Public Safety Month at Connected Nation. In addition to objectives of expanding broadband and technology awareness and adoption throughout local communities, CN is also working to highlight the use of GIS in various public safety agencies. Location is everything during an emergency; GIS provides the functionality to collect and manage large databases while in a fast-paced decision-making environment.
02/26/13
Location, Location, Location: Enhancing Iowa Public Safety with GIS
February is Public Safety Month at Connected Nation. In addition to objectives of expanding broadband and technology awareness and adoption throughout local communities, CN is also working to highlight the use of GIS in various public safety agencies. Location is everything during an emergency; GIS provides the functionality to collect and manage large databases while in a fast-paced decision-making environment.
