Stonington’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built cell site. The site – located in Stonington – is part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place in Maine, which is bringing increased coverage, capacity and capability to first responders across the state.
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The FirstNet Authority Board approved a $213 million budget for Fiscal Year 2021, with a focus on the organization’s operations and its investments into FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the appointment of Tip Osterthaler to serve as Chair of the FirstNet Authority Board. He will succeed Edward Horowitz, who is completing his two-year term as Chair. Horowitz will remain on the Board until his term expires in August 2021.
New York’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of 22 new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements. This new infrastructure is part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place across the state, bringing increased coverage, capacity and capabilities for public safety.
With the deployment of FirstNet cell sites and Band 14 across New England, tens of thousands of first responders are using FirstNet to support their response to COVID-19, natural disasters, and other emergencies.