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PSBTA and PSSA Congratulate Arielle Roth Confirmation as the Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
On behalf of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA), Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA), our members, and industry partners, we would like to to congratulate you on being confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as the Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) within the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Public Safety Professionals Advocate for FirstNet Reauthorization in 2027
Born from the communications issues that were experienced by public safety teams during the 9/11 attacks, FirstNet is the single dedicated network for America’s first responders and the extended public safety community. The highly secure FirstNet network delivers always-on priority and preemption, as well as innovative tools and deployable network assets, to keep public safety connected – no matter the situation. The network will need to be reauthorized prior to its statutory sunset deadline in February 2027.
PSBTA and PSSA Congratulate Arielle Roth on Her Confirmation as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, and Administrator of the NTIA
On behalf of the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) and the Public Safety Spectrum Alliance (PSSA), we would like to congratulate Arielle Roth on her confirmation as assistant secretary of Commerce for communications and information, and administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
Public Safety Leaders Join Congressman Brett Guthrie in Urging FirstNetReauthorization
At a roundtable hosted by Chief Nathan Mulvey President of the Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs, many public safety leaders gathered Monday at Fern Creek Fire Station #6 in Louisville, Kentucky to discuss the urgent need to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and eliminate its 2027 sunset provision.
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 Olivia Trusty on her confirmation as a new Commissioner to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Commissioner Trusty’s extensive background in communications policy and knowledge of communications priorities in the public safety community will help shape the future of the FCC.
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 Things (IoT), Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence, drones, NG9-1-1, and much more. Learn more about the single dedicated network for public safety – FirstNet!
The future of FirstNet comes alive. Be a part of this innovative and educational experience. Join us Sept 8-11, 2025, in beautiful Indianapolis.
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’s evolution and expansion. Under his guidance, FirstNet completed its initial network buildout, advanced its transition to 5G, and significantly expanded nationwide coverage. Joe laid a strong foundation for FirstNet’s next phase, charting a course for continued innovation and growth.
Public-Safety and Government Groups Express Support for Congress to Reauthorize the FirstNet
Working toward reauthorization, the FirstNet Authority received a strong response from public safety and government groups supporting its reauthorization. Established by Congress in 2021, the FirstNet Authority is up for reauthorization in 2027. In a proactive response, nineteen key public-safety and government-oriented groups expressed support through letters calling for Congress to reauthorize the FirstNet Authority before it sunsets in two years.
Technology Sessions – 4.9 GHz and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) and Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials, Intl. (APCO) held a joint communications event March 18-19, 2025, in Washington, D.C. The Technology Sessions – 4.9 GHz and Artificial Intelligence (AI) featured several panel discussions highlighting the innovations and evolutions 4.9 GHz and AI have introduced into public safety communications.
Support the reauthorization of the FirstNet Authority to preserve public safety’s network
In 2009, the leadership of the major public safety organizations came together for the first time ever to ask Congress for dedicated spectrum and funds to build out and maintain the first-ever dedicated Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN). In 2012, the U.S. Congress allocated 20 MHz of spectrum (D Block), $7 billion to public safety, and created FirstNet and the governance framework, the FirstNet Authority.
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