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FirstNet Board Sets Path for BTOP Projects to Move Forward
February 13, 2013On Tuesday, Feb. 12, the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board adopted a resolution outlining its path forward with the seven public safety Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) grantees.
Read full articleNTIA Announces Availability of $121.5 Million in State Grants to Assist with FirstNet Planning
February 7, 2013Washington — The U.S. Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today announced the availability of $121.5 million in…
Read full article‘FirstNet Exists to Serve Public Safety’: FN Board Members Address Public Safety Members at APCO International Emerging Technology Forum
February 1, 2013“FirstNet was created by Congress to serve you,” said F. Craig Farrill, a wireless telecommunications executive and FirstNet Board member,…
Read full articleDHS Assistant Secretary Michael Locatis & FirstNet Board Members Confirmed to Speak at APCO’s Emerging Technology Forum
November 30, 2012Alexandria, Va. – The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International is pleased to announce that Michael Locatis, Assistant Secretary…
Read full articleChief Harlin McEwen Appointed Chairman of FirstNet’s Public Safety Advisory Committee
November 8, 2012First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board Chairman Sam Ginn announced today the appointment of Harlin McEwen as Chairman of FirstNets Public Safety Advisory Committee.
Read full articleImplementing Public Safety Broadband Provisions of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
October 15, 2012The FCC has adopted rules implementing the clear mandate of the Public Safety Spectrum Act to grant a license with respect to the public safety broadband spectrum (763-768/793-798 MHz), guard band (768-769/798-799 MHz), and the D Block to the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet).
Read full articleAPCO Welcomes Initial FirstNet Board Meeting
September 25, 2012The First Responder Network Authority held its first meeting today since Acting Commerce Secretary Dr. Rebecca Blank announced the board appointments August 20, 2012 during the Opening Ceremony at APCO’s Annual Conference & Expo.
Read full articleTrue, Nationwide Interoperability Is on the Horizon
May 24, 2012“This is quite an exciting time,” said Jennifer A. Manner, deputy bureau chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, FCC,…
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