Share this article 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 we approach 5G in a different way for first responders. That's why, with FirstNet, we're taking the right steps for public safety in a way that meets their unique mission needs.