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Commerce Secretary Raimondo announced the appointment of Renee Gordon to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority.
The silhouette of the State of Arizona revealing a cell tower inside
With the Band 14 infrastructure implemented by FirstNet, first responders across Arizona will have access to reliable coverage and experience an increased network capacity. Band 14 is a first responder network with a dedicated spectrum set aside for public safety officials to stay connected with each other whether there’s an emergency situation or for more common day-to-day responses.
The silhouette of the State of Colorado revealing a cell tower inside
Public safety personnel in Colorado are leveraging FirstNet’s high-quality Band 14 spectrum and 5G connectivity to keep their rural and urban communities connected and safe. FirstNet’s advancement of public safety interests also involves working with the Safer Building Coalition, an advocacy group aimed at ensuring reliable in-building communication capabilities for first responders.
The silhouette of the State of Minnesota revealing a cell tower inside
With a FirstNet network expansion underway in Minnesota, first responders will experience improved coverage and network capacity. The Band 14 infrastructure implemented by FirstNet, which is a dedicated spectrum set aside by the federal government, is helping to ensure reliable coverage, and is advancing public safety across the country.
Cell Tower; the state of Minnesota highlighting the Echo Trail in St. Louis County; a cell tower
First responders in Northern Minnesota are getting a major boost in their wireless communications thanks to the FirstNet network expansion currently underway by AT&T