First responder news

Era of the ‘Connected Responder’

A growing ecosystem of technology is enhancing first responders’ situational awareness of emergencies and keeping their teams—and our communities—safer.

New cell site launches in Horseshoe Beach

This new cell site will strengthen emergency response and operational efficiency for multiple agencies, particularly during hurricane season.

FirstNet readies public safety for America’s 250th birthday celebrations

FirstNet is keeping public safety ready for celebrations of every size, from hometown parades to the country’s largest fireworks displays and landmark events.

FirstNet and the summer of soccer

From fan fests and airports to stadiums and team base camps, FirstNet is supporting 300+ agencies across 140+ venues in the 11 host cities.

AT&T upgrades 5G and fiber networks in Lake Lure

As surrounding communities continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricane Helene, new connectivity options will help deliver a resilient network.

FirstNet supports public safety in the Pacific Territories after Typhoon Sinlaku

To support public safety’s operations, ROG was on the ground in Guam and Saipan to support their emergency communications on the front lines.

Connectivity for military personnel and public safety in Georgia

The new site at Fort Benning boosts coverage at the installation. Another site at Camp Merrill in Dahlonega improves coverage for the installation.

FirstNet supports NASA’s Artemis II communications

FirstNet kept NASA public safety teams reliably connected during Artemis II, from planing through launch-day.

Introducing FirstNet Fusion

FirstNet Fusion will combine communications capabilities like push-to-talk, 9-1-1 dispatch and connected devices into one experience.

FirstNet: Built for winters

FirstNet delivers critical connectivity even when extreme winter weather strikes.

FirstNet powers first responders at the Big Game in Santa Clara

FirstNet is powering a resilient connectivity plan to keep first responders mission-ready throughout every moment of the Big Game.

FirstNet revs up in Las Vegas

We’ve blanketed the Las Vegas area with Band 14 spectrum, so public safety has a dedicated lane of connectivity when needed.

Deployables strengthen emergency response in HI and AK

We’re going above and beyond our commitment with the federal government by delivering 17 new FirstNet and AT&T deployable assets for first responders and the communities they serve.

FirstNet and Liberty increase speeds for public safety in PR/VI

In collaboration with Liberty, our local telecom provider in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, FirstNet has enhanced Public Safety’s 5G connectivity experience on America’s public safety network.

New sites in Luzerne County enhance communications

FirstNet expands in Pennsylvania, bringing new cell sites and enhanced, dedicated 5G connectivity for first responders and public safety.

New cell site delivering improved connectivity in Swain County, NC

Significant investments have also recently been made in North Carolina to improve and enhance connectivity for first responders subscribed to FirstNet.

FirstNet transforms first responder communications in Alamance County, NC

With more than 770 localities in North Carolina where public safety agencies rely on FirstNet, the service is critical to public safety across the state.

How FirstNet helps public safety during big moments

When multiple public safety agencies rush to a scene, it’s critical that they can communicate. That’s why Congress created FirstNet®.