FirstNet now exceeds 7 million subscribers, covering nearly 3 million square miles. AT&T continues expanding the network, adding 20,000 square miles and enhancing coverage with AST SpaceMobile’s Non-Terrestrial Networks. Indoor connectivity also improves with HPUE and signal boosters. As FirstNet grows, public safety groups push for its reauthorization.
The FCC’s decision to allocate 4.9 GHz spectrum rights to FirstNet and AT&T is transforming communications for public safety networks. By unlocking underutilized bandwidth, this move enhances infrastructure, bridging gaps in emergency responses.
In an ambitious move to enhance the United States’ emergency services network, AT&T, in partnership with the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority), has announced plans for a significant upgrade and expansion of FirstNet. This initiative, which could see an investment exceeding $8 billion over the coming decade, aims to build upon the network’s already extensive coverage and capabilities.
