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PSBTA & PSSA Congratulate Olivia Trusty on Her Confirmation as a New Commissioner to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

On behalf of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) and the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA), we would like to congratulate …

PSBTA Team June 18, 2025

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PSBTA 2025 Vision Summit: Why You Need to Be There!

The 2025 Vision Summit, the premier event for FirstNet end users, is quickly approaching. This is an opportunity to learn more about Internet of Thing…

PSBTA Team June 6, 2025

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How FirstNet Reinvestment Is Transforming First Responder Communications

Discover how FirstNet reinvestment enhances communication for first responders with expanded coverage, 5G advancements, and mission-critical technolog…

James Careless May 14, 2025

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Interoperable Communications for Public Safety | PSBTA

Discover the importance of FirstNet interoperability in public safety, ensuring seamless interoperable communication for first responders during emerg…

James Careless May 9, 2025

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Nationwide coverage for first responders is at risk unless Congress gets their act together

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…

PSBTA Team May 5, 2025

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The Future of Emergency Response Tech– Balancing Innovation, Integration, and Usability

Among the most anticipated sessions every year at the FirstNet Users Vision Summit are the Think Tanks, where leaders from public safety and the indus…

PSBTA Team April 28, 2025

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The FirstNet Authority Announces Leadership Changes

On behalf of the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance, (PSSA) we thank retiring CEO Joe Wassel for his leadership during a significant phase in FirstNet’…

PSBTA Team April 23, 2025

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Ensuring Connectivity in Remote Areas: Bridging the Gap for Public Safety with FirstNet

When members of the Public Safety community gather to discuss the state of Public Safety communications, the ability to provide consistent and reliabl…

PSBTA Team March 31, 2025

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Doing Right by Our Nation’s First Responders

For the past four years, there has been an issue of critical importance for our nation’s First Responders in front of the Federal Communications Commission…

Chuck Dowd March 3, 2025

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What does FirstNet Authority Reauthorization mean?

During the recent webinar Optimizing AI & FirstNet for public safety, Michael Barnbeck, Deputy Executive Director of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA), provided…

PSBTA Team February 26, 2025

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