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RESTON, Va., Aug. 15, 2017 – Kansas is transforming public safety communications by opting in to FirstNet. Today, Governor Sam Brownback announced his decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. This will make Kansas the 14th state or territory to bring advanced technologies that will help first responders save lives and protect communities.
RESTON, Va., August 14, 2017 – The State of Arizona is opting into FirstNet. With this decision, FirstNet and AT&T* will deliver a specialized wireless broadband network to Arizona’s public safety community. This makes Arizona the 13th state or territory in the country to bring first responders advanced technologies that will help them save lives and protect communities.
RESTON, Va., Aug. 7, 2017 – Montana is moving to advance first responder communications. Today, Governor Steve Bullock announced his decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T* plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state’s public safety community. This will make Montana the 12th state or territory to “opt-in” to FirstNet and bring advanced technologies that will help first responders save lives and protect communities.
RESTON, Va., Aug. 4, 2017 – Governor Paul LePage today moved to transform first responder communications for Maine’s public safety community. Maine is the 11th state or territory to “opt-in” to the FirstNet network. With his decision, FirstNet and AT&T will deliver a specialized wireless broadband network to Maine’s first responders and bring advanced technologies that will help them save lives and protect communities.
RESTON, Va., August 3, 2017 – On behalf of Governor Rick Snyder, Lt. Gov. Brian Calley is transforming communications and driving innovation for Michigan’s first responders by “opting in” to FirstNet. With his decision, FirstNet and AT&T will deliver a specialized wireless broadband network to Michigan’s public safety community. This will make Michigan the 10th state or territory in the country to bring first responders advanced technologies that will help them save lives and protect communities.
RESTON, Va., Aug. 1, 2017 – New Mexico is paving the way for advancements in public safety communications technology. Today, Governor Susana Martinez announced her decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the State’s public safety community. This will make New Mexico the 9th state or territory to “opt-in” to FirstNet and bring advanced technologies that will help first responders save lives and protect communities.
RESTON, Va., July 27, 2017 – Governor Jim Justice is helping transform first responder communications in West Virginia by “opting in” to FirstNet. With his decision, FirstNet and AT&T will deliver a specialized wireless broadband network to West Virginia’s public safety community. This will make West Virginia the 7th state in the country to bring first responders advanced technologies that will help them save lives and protect communities.
RESTON, Va., July 25, 2017 – Governor Chris Christie is helping transform first responder communications in New Jersey by “opting in” to FirstNet. With his decision, FirstNet and AT&T will deliver a specialized wireless broadband network to New Jersey’s public safety community. This will make New Jersey one of the first states in the country to bring first responders advanced technologies that will help them save lives and protect communities.
RESTON, Va., July 18, 2017 -- Iowa is making history. Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced her decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the State's public safety community. This will make Iowa one of the first states in the country to "opt in" to FirstNet and bring advanced technologies that will help first responders save lives and protect communities.
Today, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin made his decision to join the FirstNet network. This will make Kentucky one of the first states in the country to “opt in” to FirstNet and bring advanced technologies that will help first responders save lives and protect communities. FirstNet released the following statement on Gov. Bevin’s decision:
RESTON, Va -- Wyoming is making history. Today, Governor Matthew Mead announced his decision to accept the FirstNet and AT&T* plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the State's public safety community. This will make Wyoming one of the first states in the country to "opt in" to FirstNet and bring advanced technologies that will help first responders save lives and protect communities.
RESTON, Va., July 10, 2017 – Virginia is making history. Today, Governor Terry McAuliffe signed a letter accepting the FirstNet and AT&T* plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the Commonwealth’s public safety community. This will make Virginia the first state in the country to “opt-in” to FirstNet and bring advanced technologies that will help first responders save lives and protect communities.
RESTON, Va., July 13, 2017 – Today at the National Governors Association’s summer meeting, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced his decision to join the FirstNet network. This will make Arkansas one of the first states in the country to “opt in” to FirstNet and bring advanced technologies that will help first responders save lives and protect communities.