North Carolina
North Carolina’s first responders face a variety of challenges with “communication deserts” throughout the state, especially in rural areas. With a new FirstNet cell tower in Wayne County, first responders will have the coverage they need for emergencies and daily activities.
North Carolina’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the new purpose-built FirstNet cell sites launched in Wayne County.
Mitchell County’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T.
First responders in Currituck County, North Carolina got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site and other network enhancements.
First responders in Moore County got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements.
First responders in Mitchell County, North Carolina got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site and other network enhancements.
First responders in Transylvania County got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site and other network enhancements.
The FirstNet Authority’s Public Safety Advocacy team proactively reaches out to public safety to discuss FirstNet and elicit feedback and insight regarding their communication needs for public safety broadband and innovative technologies. In the East region, the team includes seven public safety advisors covering a geographically diverse region of 19 states.
North Carolina first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of 5 new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements. This new infrastructure is a part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place across the state, bringing increased coverage, capacity and capabilities for public safety.
From the beaches to the mountains, North Carolina has a diverse landscape that includes rural, tribal, and urban areas.
Warren County’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of two new, purpose-built cell sites. The sites – located in Warrenton and near Lake Gaston – are part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place in North Carolina, which is bringing increased coverage, capacity and capabilities to first responders across the state.
In August 2019, FirstNet unveiled two new cell sites in Warren County, bringing enhanced coverage and capacity to this rural area of North Carolina. Congressman G.K. Butterfield joined FirstNet Authority Board member Welton Chase, Jr. for the ceremonial ribbon cutting.
First responders from the Town of Duck in North Carolina use FirstNet to support daily operations and prepare for disaster response.
FirstNet is a new nationwide broadband network dedicated to first responders. Designed with the advice of public safety professionals, FirstNet aims to give first responders 21st-century communications tools to help save lives, solve crimes, and keep communities and emergency responders safe.
When Hurricane Florence hit North Carolina in September 2018, FirstNet provided reliable coverage and connection to public safety agencies in Whiteville. A FirstNet SatCOLT (satellite cell on light truck) was deployed to the area, and first responders used enhanced push-to-talk and to communicate in the aftermath of the storm.
Public safety agencies in Whiteville joined FirstNet, providing local first responders with access to a reliable and secure network.
