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Maine to Transform Communications for Public Safety; Governor LePage Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network

RESTON, Va., Aug. 4, 2017 – Governor Paul LePage today moved to transform first responder communications for Maine’s public safety community. Maine is the 11th state or territory to “opt-in” to the FirstNet network. With his decision, FirstNet and AT&T will deliver a specialized wireless broadband network to Maine’s first responders and bring advanced technologies that will help them save lives and protect communities.
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Michigan to Transform Communications for Public Safety; Lt. Governor Calley Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network

RESTON, Va., August 3, 2017 – On behalf of Governor Rick Snyder, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley is transforming communications and driving innovation for Michigan’s first responders by “opting in” to FirstNet. With his decision, FirstNet and AT&T will deliver a specialized wireless broadband network to Michigan’s public safety community. This will make Michigan the 10th state or territory in the country to bring first responders advanced technologies that will help them save lives and protect communities.
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New Mexico to Transform Communications for Public Safety; Governor Martinez Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network

RESTON, Va., Aug. 1, 2017 – New Mexico is paving the way for advancements in public safety communications technology. Today, Governor Susana Martinez announced her decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the State’s public safety community. This will make New Mexico the 9th state or territory to “opt-in” to FirstNet and bring advanced technologies that will help first responders save lives and protect communities.
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U.S. Virgin Islands Becomes First Territory to Join FirstNet Network; Governor Mapp Approves Buildout Plan To Transform Public Safety Communications

RESTON, Va., Aug. 1, 2017 – The U.S. Virgin Islands is leading the way to modernize communications for its public safety community. Today, Governor Kenneth Mapp announced his decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the territory’s public safety community helping first responders save lives and protect communities. This makes the U.S. Virgin Islands the first U.S. territory to “opt-in” to the FirstNet network.
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West Virginia to Transform Communications for Public Safety; Governor Justice Approves Buildout Plan for First Responder Network

RESTON, Va., July 27, 2017 – Governor Jim Justice is helping transform first responder communications in West Virginia by “opting in” to FirstNet. With his decision, FirstNet and AT&T will deliver a specialized wireless broadband network to West Virginia’s public safety community. This will make West Virginia the 7th state in the country to bring first responders advanced technologies that will help them save lives and protect communities.