First responders across the United States now have access to FirstNet after all 50 states, two territories and Washington, D.C. opted into the network.
AT&T announced that all first responders can now choose to use the lifesaving communications network. “This is a landmark day and monumental achievement for public safety – one that has been years in the making,” First Responder Network Authority Board Chair Sue Swenson said. “There are many who said this network would never happen, but public safety never gave up on their network. Because of their vision and hard fought efforts, I can proudly say that this lifesaving network is now a reality across America; FirstNet is going to enhance the safety and security of our first responders and the people they serve.”
Every state accepted the FirstNet deployment plan in the 90-day decision period governors had to either opt-in or opt-out of the FirstNet proposed Radio Access Network buildout plan, which concluded yesterday.