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A new FirstNet cell tower located in Swain County, North Carolina
In Swaine County, North Carolina, U.S. Senator Ted Budd and the FirstNet Authority joined local first responders, public safety officials, and company leaders to celebrate a new cell site delivering improved connectivity in Bryson City and rural Swain County and a new FirstNet collaboration with the North Carolina 911 Board.
South Carolina public safety leaders, FirstNet Authority and AT&T staff, and U.S. Representative Russell Fry stand in front of a FirstNet SatCOLT
U.S. Representative Russell Fry (SC-07) joined representatives from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, FirstNet Authority and AT&T to celebrate 5G wireless infrastructure upgrades on cell sites throughout Marion County. This upgrade strengthens their emergency response capabilities and supports those who serve on the front lines every day.
Congressman Richard Hudson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Technology Arielle Roth, and Elon, North Carolina first responders; FirstNet SatCOLT
The FirstNet Authority, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and AT&T joined public safety officials and community leaders in Alamance County, North Carolina to celebrate wireless infrastructure upgrades on cell sites in the county. The upgrades will help local first responders better communicate and serve their community.
Bill Schrier speaks on stage after receiving the McEwen Award
The First Responder Network Authority awarded Bill Schrier the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award (Harlin McEwen Award) for his leadership and contributions to advancing broadband communications for public safety.
Six 2025 Patriot Award winners stand on stage after receiving their award
The First Responder Network Authority presented the Patriot Award to six distinguished leaders in public safety, recognizing their innovative use of broadband technologies to protect and safeguard their communities.