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US Air Force chooses FirstNet for public safety communications across 15 bases
The US Air Force has selected FirstNet , built with AT & T , to deliver reliable , always-on priority communications to its public safety personnel and for first responders preemption on 15 bases across the country .
The agreement struck between the Air Force Civil Engineer Center ( AFCEC ) and AT & T provides for the delivery of FirstNet connectivity for 21 years : the remaining life of the public-private partnership between the US government and AT & T .
Modernizing communications is a top priority for the US Air Force and the Department of Defense .
The Air Force is delivering on this strategy by investing to improve network coverage and adopting FirstNet initially across 15 bases while it considers expanding FirstNet accessibility to others .
FirstNet offers a wide range of mission-centric capabilities to support communications among base first responders and public safety personnel .
It supports reliable , secure and interoperable communications among on and off-base public safety personnel when collaborating to mitigate incidents that threaten the safety of airmen and the general public .
FirstNet is built to public safety ’ s strict specifications and requirements . The FirstNet network comes with significant features , functionality and a dedicated lane of connectivity for the Air Force ’ s military and public safety community to help them connect to critical information when they need it .
In addition , with FirstNet , these US Air Force bases will have access to a dedicated nationwide fleet of 100 plus land-based and airborne portable cell sites stationed across the country to provide connectivity during significant events in support of public safety ’ s mission . These critical response assets are available 24 / 7 at no additional charge .
Lance Spencer , Client Executive Vice President – Defense , AT & T Public Sector and FirstNet , said : “ We aim to be the network provider of choice as the Air Force moves more deliberately toward consuming advanced communications capabilities . It ’ s an honor to deliver FirstNet to support base personnel and first responders to help ensure the safety of each base and its surrounding community .” p
WE AIM TO BE THE NETWORK PROVIDER OF CHOICE AS THE AIR FORCE MOVES MORE DELIBERATELY TOWARD CONSUMING ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES .
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