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Rhode Island to Transform Communications for Public Safety; Governor Raimondo Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network

RESTON, Va., Dec. 20, 2017 – Rhode Island is modernizing communications technology for its first responders. Today, Governor Gina Raimondo accepted the First Responder Network Authority* and AT&T** plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. FirstNet will bring advanced tools that will help Rhode Island’s first responders save lives and protect communities.
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Illinois to Transform Communications for Public Safety; Governor Rauner Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network

RESTON, Va., Dec. 18, 2017 – Illinois is modernizing communications technology for its first responders. Today, Governor Bruce Rauner announced his decision to accept the First Responder Network Authority* and AT&T** plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. FirstNet will bring advanced tools to help Illinois’ first responders save lives and protect communities.
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Colorado to Transform Communications for Public Safety; Governor Hickenlooper Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network

Reston, Va., Dec. 18, 2017 – Colorado is advancing communications capabilities for first responders. Today, Governor John Hickenlooper announced his decision to accept the First Responder Network Authority* and AT&T** plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. FirstNet will bring advanced technologies that will help Colorado’s first responders statewide save lives and protect communities.
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South Dakota to Transform Communications for Public Safety; Governor Daugaard Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network

RESTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2017 – South Dakota is modernizing communications technology for its first responders. Today, Governor Dennis Daugaard announced his decision to accept the First Responder Network Authority* and AT&T** plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state's public safety community. FirstNet will bring advanced tools to help South Dakota's first responders save lives and protect communities.
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Wisconsin to Transform Communications for Public Safety; Governor Walker Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network

RESTON, Va., Dec. 15, 2017 – Wisconsin is moving to advance first responder communications. Today, Governor Scott Walker announced his decision to accept the First Responder Network Authority* and AT&T** plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. FirstNet will bring advanced technologies that will help first responders save lives and protect communities.