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FirstNet Congratulates Chair Sue Swenson on Wireless Hall of Fame Induction

September 10, 2015

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) congratulates Chair Sue Swenson on her induction into the Wireless History Foundation (WHF) Hall of Fame.  This honor recognizes individuals for their contributions to the wireless industry in the areas of leadership, innovation, and achievement.

FirstNet Board Members Appointed by Commerce Secretary: Member Statements

FirstNet Board Announces Creation of New CEO, President Positions; Names Michael Poth CEO,TJ Kennedy to Function in Role of President

August 17, 2015

RESTON, VA – The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board today announced the restructuring of its senior management positions to more closely align with its mission and operating model by creating the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President titles and appointing technology executive and former police captain Michael Poth as the new CEO of FirstNet.

FirstNet Board Approves $126 Million for FY16 For Acquisition, Consultation, Spectrum Relocation

August 17, 2015

RESTON, VA – The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board today gave the green light to fund key Strategic Program Roadmap activities in Fiscal Year 2016 that are vital to the deployment of the nationwide public safety broadband network (NPSBN).

FirstNet Finance Committee Approves FY16 Budget with Focus on Acquisition, Consultation

August 6, 2015

RESTON, VA – The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Finance Committee today approved funding guidance to advance FirstNet’s top priorities in Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16), including the release of a Request for Proposal(s) (RFP) for the nationwide public safety broadband network (NPSBN), further consultation with a broad range of public safety stakeholders, and a spectrum relocation grant program to ensure unencumbered spectrum for the network.

FirstNet Announces August 27 Industry Day to Continue Engagement with Public Safety, Industry

July 30, 2015

RESTON, VA – The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) announced today it will hold a second Industry Day on Thursday, August 27, to address both recent developments and key next steps for its nationwide public safety broadband network (NPSBN) acquisition. The Industry Day will take place at FirstNet’s headquarters in Reston, VA from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Time and will be open to the public and broadcast via webcast.

FirstNet's TJ Kennedy Testifies Before the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology

June 16, 2015

Chairman Walden, Ranking Member Eshoo, and Members of the Subcommittee, on behalf of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), I would like to thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to discuss the progress that we have made since our last testimony before this panel in November 2013. Congressional oversight is a vital component to the success of FirstNet, and I look forward to sharing with this panel the progress that we have made in planning for the deployment and operation of a network that will meet the needs of our nation’s first responders.

FirstNet Board Reviews Key Milestones Along Program Roadmap Toward Final RFP for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN)

June 3, 2015

SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) Board met this week to ensure the continued success of its Strategic Program Roadmap (Roadmap) and the deployment of a nationwide public safety broadband network (NPSBN). During FirstNet Committee and Board meetings held yesterday and today, the Board reviewed key Roadmap milestones in the areas of acquisition, finance, technology, and consultation, which are critical for the development of a final Request for Proposal (RFP) for the network.

FirstNet Holds Successful First Industry Day

May 14, 2015

Media Contact: Ryan Oremland (703) 648-4114 or (202) 770-5761; ryan.oremland@firstnet.gov

RESTON, VA —The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) today held its first “Industry Day” with interested parties on the Special Notice and draft Request for Proposals (RFP) documents. More than 425 representatives from federal, state, local jurisdictions, associations, and the vendor community participated in person or via webcast.

FirstNet to Hold "Industry Day" On May 14; Will Begin Accepting Requests for One-on-One Meetings May 15

April 30, 2015

RESTON, VA – As part of its ongoing efforts to consult with stakeholders, FirstNet will hold an “Industry Day” on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Time at the Dallas L. Peck Memorial Auditorium at the US Geological Survey building in Reston, VA. The event will be open to the public and broadcast via webcast. Additionally, FirstNet will begin accepting requests for one-on-one meetings with vendors May 15.

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