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DALLAS, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/
What s the news? As public safety s partner, AT&T is committed to evolving FirstNet® to meet first responders needs and supporting innovative new technologies to help them stay mission ready. That s why we re announcing 3 major milestones for FirstNet, the
only network built with public safety, for public safety:
A first responder-centric approach to 5G
Bringing comprehensive tower-to-core network encryption
The FirstNet Health & Wellness Coalition to better support responders holistically
First Responder-Centric 5G: Our approach to 5G for public safety is unlike anything else. We ve upgraded the dedicated FirstNet network core to enable reliable 5G connectivity that is being built to intuitively provide America s first responders with the most optimal experience. While 5G will ultimately bring a combination of benefits like ultra-low latency and ultra-high speeds to support all kinds of users, it s essential
The company behind FirstNet is now offering its faster 5G+ option to public safety users in 38 cities. It’s also adding encryption from “tower to core” and creating a new coalition focused on health and wellness.
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Rep. Cindy Axne (D-IA), Rep. John Larson (D-CT) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR) have announced they are introducing bipartisan legislation to provide fair reimbursements for firefighters, emergency medical services (EMS), and other medical first responders.
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