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Map of Pennsylvania counties with Clinton County highlighted over image of broadband tower and clouds.

First responders in Clinton County got a major boost in their wireless communications with the launch of a FirstNet cell site. The site is part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place in Pennsylvania, which is bringing purpose-built coverage, capacity, and capabilities to first responders across the state.

FirstNet Authority Board members sitting around a table during a Board meeting

At its year-end meeting, the FirstNet Authority Board highlighted major areas of progress for FirstNet and outlined its priorities to ensure the continued evolution of the network and organization. This year saw continued momentum for FirstNet with expanded network deployment and growth in new public safety subscribers. Today, there are more than one million connections being used by more than 10,000 public safety agencies on FirstNet.

Sheriff Neil A. Miller and background of plaque for the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award

Sheriff Neil A. Miller of Buffalo County has been awarded the Chief Harlin R. McEwen Public Safety Broadband Communications Award for his remarkable leadership and significant contributions to the advancement of public safety broadband communications across Nebraska.

Map of Wyoming showing county lines with Hot Springs County highlighted, FirstNet enabled purpose-built FirstNet cell site.
Wyoming’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of a new, purpose-built cell site located near Wyoming Highway 170 in Owl Creek.
Map of Wyoming showing county lines with Niobrara County highlighted, purpose-built FirstNet cell site
A new, purpose-built cell site – located in Mule Creek Junction – is part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place in Wyoming, which is bringing increased coverage, capacity, and capabilities to first responders across the state.