How does HPUE power public safety?
High-Power User Equipment, or HPUE, gives public safety the power to punch through and maintain connection to the FirstNet network when traditional devices might slow or drop off entirely. At the edge of the network’s reach, HPUE improves connectivity and uplink data speeds. With the increased signal, first responders can keep communicating with better range, coverage, penetration, and capacity for their devices.
FirstNet for Hurricane Response
FirstNet Authority Board Member and Sheriff of Walton County, Florida Michael Adkinson has extensive experience facing hurricanes and other challenges throughout his public safety career, including the impact of losing regional communication. Hear more about his unique experiences and the strengths he brings to the FirstNet Authority Board.
Coverage Enhancement Workshops
When it comes to building a network for public safety, input from public safety is essential. That’s the driving force behind Coverage Enhancement Workshops, collaborative sessions where public safety agencies and the FirstNet Authority identify where coverage improvements are most needed and why.