• Public-Safety Broadband Network: Congressional Action Required to Ensur

    From Bill Horne@21:1/5 to All on Wed Mar 2 14:33:55 2022
    Legislation set up an independent authority (FirstNet) to create a
    nationwide broadband network for first responders, such as police
    officers and firefighters. FirstNet contracted with AT&T to deploy the
    network, which will be fully operational in 2023.

    But this law terminates FirstNet's authority in 2027, and doesn't
    identify another federal agency to oversee network operations or
    updates. Without legislative action, the public-safety network will be
    at risk and first responders could lose service.

    Congress should consider reauthorizing FirstNet before the 2027 end
    date to ensure network continuity.

    University researchers in Texas use FirstNet to test emergency
    communication services in a disaster training exercise.

    https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-22-104915

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  • From Sean Murphy@21:1/5 to All on Wed Mar 9 15:00:21 2022
    Legislation set up an independent authority (FirstNet) to create a
    nationwide broadband network for first responders, such as police
    officers and firefighters. FirstNet contracted with AT&T to deploy the
    network, which will be fully operational in 2023.

    But this law terminates FirstNet's authority in 2027, and doesn't
    identify another federal agency to oversee network operations or
    updates. Without legislative action, the public-safety network will be
    at risk and first responders could lose service.

    Congress should consider reauthorizing FirstNet before the 2027 end
    date to ensure network continuity.

    https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-22-104915

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