BUTLER TWP. — David Kerr was describing cellular service reserved for first responders when he was interrupted by a fire truck leaving the station of Valley Regional Fire and Rescue. “They’re using ...

Federal authorities are pushing for more oversight of the multibillion-dollar backup network, operated by AT&T.

Plans to enhance wireless broadband coverage for first responders, particularly public safety organizations operating in remote, rural, and difficult-to-reach locations, have been announced by the ...

When disaster strikes,  America turns to public safety: the firefighters rushing toward flames, police securing a scene, EMTs delivering care, and the hospital staff preparing for an unknown surge of ...

AT&T agreed to a deal worth up to $2 billion to improve the federal emergency cellular network it runs for the Commerce Department, promising system upgrades and lower rates in exchange for faster ...

FirstNet, a dedicated public safety network, was created after the Sept. 11 attacks. We must make authorization of the ...

According to reports, 911 dispatchers received a call about the unknown substance around 10:30 a.m. Eastern time. (iStock photo) Decision makers, in the aftermath of a catastrophe, often feel obliged ...

In today’s increasingly complex world, the ability of first responders to communicate effectively during emergencies isn’t just desirable, it’s imperative. As President of AT&T Indiana, I’ve witnessed ...

For decades, public safety connectivity was largely restricted to radios that linked responders in the field to dispatchers ...