2018 marked a landmark year for public safety communications. In March, the FirstNet buildout of Band 14, public safety’s spectrum, launched nationwide according to the governor-approved State Plans, and the FirstNet Core was delivered. The FirstNet Core – a physically separate and highly secure infrastructure – creates a differentiated experience for first responders. The Core is essential to providing many of the vital functions and capabilities public safety relies on to support their mission-critical work.
In October 2018, the FirstNet Deployable Network Asset Program was announced. FirstNet’s public safety users gained access to an entire fleet of dedicated deployable network assets to bolster coverage and capacity during emergencies or planned events. These FirstNet-dedicated assets, such as Satellite Cell on Light Trucks (SatCOLTs), are available 24/7 at no cost to FirstNet users.
- FirstNet Buildout Launches Nationwide as Public Safety Core Nears Delivery
- FirstNet Core Delivers on the Promise of a Dedicated Network for Public Safety
- FirstNet Fleet of Dedicated Deployable Network Assets Now Available to Public Safety Subscribers Nationwide