First Responder Network Authority

FirstNet Authority Board Approves Network Investments for 5G, On-Demand Coverage

The First Responder Network Authority Board approved the first set of investments for enhancing FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network. Specifically, the Board approved more than $200 million for initial network upgrades to set FirstNet on the path to 5G and to expand the dedicated fleet of deployable assets. The Board approved $218 million for the FirstNet Authority to invest in:

Edward Parkinson Named Executive Director of First Responder Network Authority

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board announced that Edward Parkinson has been named Executive Director of the organization.