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Balloons fall at a convention, police officers in Milwaukee and Chicago prepare for conventions in their cities
The 2024 conventions from both U.S. political parties were supported by the FirstNet Authority’s pre-planning efforts. Party conventions are major national events, yet the same planning framework applies to smaller local events. The Network Experience Engagement Program is designed to meet the needs of public safety, whether planning for a major party convention, a pumpkin festival, or the homecoming parade.
A large group of people dressed in business attire seated at conference tables while taking notes on electronic devices at a 3GPP plenary session in September 2024; "3GPP"
The Third Generation Partnership Project, or 3GPP, held Plenary meetings in September 2024. The meetings highlighted progress reported in the 3GPP Radio Access Network, Service and System Aspects, and Core Terminal groups focusing on the Release 19 work. The group also officially approved a study on 6G.
Solar eclipse totality over a lake near Jackman, Maine. A SatCOLT on a mountaintop surrounded by patches of snow in Maine.
The total solar eclipse in April brought massive crowds to 15 U.S. states in the path of totality. The FirstNet Authority began working with public safety officials two years in advance to incorporate broadband into their eclipse planning and support each state in unique ways to prepare for the influx of people
An army military police officer using a FirstNet enabled cell phone
At the FirstNet Authority, we support all FirstNet users, including federal agencies, helping them better communicate and operate. Our Government Engagement team works closely with federal users to educate them about the capabilities FirstNet offers and to ensure their unique communication needs are met by the network.
A group of firefighters in helmets and military personnel in fatigues, some saluting, standing on the roof of the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, unfurling a large American flag over the scarred stone.
The story of America’s first responders on September 11 is a story of courage and sacrifice. The public safety community stood up for the American people and put the nation’s safety and security first. Today, we remember the tragedies of September 11 through our work at the FirstNet Authority. We are committed to delivering a network that keeps responders connected when it matters most.