LEGAL/POLICYNG911 Funding Prospects, Challenges Highlighted At APCOadmin2 months agoAugust 13, 2026204Government-affairs leaders for four key organizations cite encouraging progress, but obstacles remain—particularly in this calendar year By Donny Jackson, Editor,...
ADVOCACYKey House Member Outlines Potential Path To NG911 Fundingadmin4 months agoJune 12, 2026256Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) says bipartisan support is be needed for NG911, particularly to secure the necessary votes for approval...
FORECAST/RESEARCH/STUDYNew NTIA Cost Study Lowers 2018 Estimate For Nationwide NG911admin6 months agoMay 8, 2026319Deploying IP-based NG911 throughout the US is expected to cost $5.8 billion to $9.27 billion—less than an estimate made almost...
LEGAL/POLICYHouse Committee OKs Bill Reauthorizing FirstNet Authorityadmin7 months agoMarch 29, 2026280House Commerce Committee advances a bill that would reauthorize the FirstNet Authority through September 2037, alter its relationship with NTIA...
REGULATORYFirstNet Authority Directs AT&T To Enhance NPSBN Coverageadmin10 months agoDecember 24, 2025589FirstNet Authority directs AT&T to bolster wireless coverage for public-safety subscribers by deploying new cell sites, satellite D2D and indoor...
CORPORATE APPOINTMENTS/DEPARTURESGordon Departs FirstNet Authority Boardadmin1 year agoSeptember 18, 2025237Sheriff Michael Adkinson to serve as acting chair for the FirstNet Authority board after Renee Gordon's departure at the conclusion...
ADVOCACYAPCO, AT&T Express Support For FirstNet Authority Reauthorizationadmin1 year agoJuly 30, 2025221Key officials for APCO and AT&T express each entity’s support for Congress reauthorizing the FirstNet Authority, allowing the organization to...
CORPORATE APPOINTMENTS/DEPARTURESSenate Confirms Arielle Roth To Head NTIAadmin1 year agoJuly 24, 2025223US senators have voted to confirm Arielle Roth as administrator for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which is...
CYBERSECURITYCannon Cites Commitment To Public Safety, Improving Firstnet During First Public Speechadmin1 year agoJune 18, 2025210By Donny Jackson, Editor / IWCE's Urgent Communications New FirstNet Authority CEO and Executive Director Michael Cannon recognized the FirstNet...
LEGAL/POLICYHouse Bill Would Renew FCC Spectrum-Auction Authority, Does Not Mention NG911 Fundingadmin2 years agoFebruary 1, 2025194A bill that would renew the FCC’s spectrum-auction authority has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, but the...