by: Matthew Holloway Source: Law Enforcement Today
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The dedicated public safety broadband network of the United States, known as FirstNet, and built by AT&T under federal contract after the 9/11 attacks is pending reauthorization by Congress according to The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) which is calling upon legislators to do so quickly or risk losing a network that first-responders rely upon. The current authorization is set to expire in 2027.
SOURCE: Law Enforcement Today DATE: May 3, 2025
According to a statement on FirstNet from the PSBTA, “FirstNet faces an uncertain future unless Congress moves to reauthorize it. This decision could determine whether firefighters, police, and emergency medical personnel continue to have the cutting-edge technology and nationwide coverage they rely on.”
Support FirstNet reauthorization!
Read the letter Public Safety leaders sent to Congress and sign the PSBTA petition to show your support! https://thepsbta.org/support-firstnet-reauthorization/