A new FirstNet cell tower has been launched in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, to improve emergency communications. The coastal community was recently devastated by three hurricanes, which highlighted ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - First responders are preparing for a massive communications surge as Kansas City prepares to host World Cup matches, with specialized network equipment positioned across the ...

In January 2026, winter storms Fern and Gianna swept across the southern and eastern United States, leaving millions without electricity in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Regions such ...

In times of national crisis, communications are essential. Whether responding to a terrorist attack or a tragic natural disaster, first responders need a guaranteed method of connecting. That’s why ...

If you’re an AT&T FirstNet customer and suddenly get hit with a $6,200 charge, the good news is that it’s probably a mistake and can be corrected. But actually getting the wrong charge wiped out might ...

Following the September 11, 2001, attacks, investigations revealed significant communication failures among first responders. Police and fire departments operated on incompatible radio systems, ...

Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Jason Riley and Dan Henninger Photo: Chris Seward/Hostages and Missing Families Forum/Luo Yun/Associated Press For a glimpse into ...

Amid the chaos of the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, I talked to AT&T and first responders about how they plan and operate during events like this. At the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix race, Rich ...

AT&T has strengthened its FirstNet emergency response in Alaska and Hawaii after expanding its fleet of deployable assets in the two states. FirstNet operates a network for first responders, which is ...

BUTLER TWP. — David Kerr was describing cellular service reserved for first responders when he was interrupted by a fire truck leaving the station of Valley Regional Fire and Rescue. “They’re using ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) As former senior members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, we sparred on many policy ...

Among the available FirstNet resources are a truck-mounted LTE base station ideal for major disasters and a drone-based LTE antenna for hard-to-reach terrain and canopy coverage Requests for FirstNet ...