FirstNet 90-Day Window Ups Ante for Undecided States

Government Technology: The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) recently took another step forward toward the creation of the nation’s dedicated broadband first responder network.

FirstNet has delivered official notice of State Plans to governors, opening a 90-day window for states to decide whether to opt in to the joint FirstNet/AT&T plan for rolling out a public safety network. States may also decline and take on the responsibility for building their own networks, which would have to be interoperable with FirstNet.

“We’ve hit a major decision point,” said FirstNet Director of State Plans Brian Hobson.

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