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The Town of Duck, NC, welcomes thousands of summer visitors despite having fewer than 1,000 year-round residents. With its location between the Atlantic and Currituck Sound, the Duck Police Department relies on FirstNet for priority, secure communications – especially during storms. FirstNet ensures officers stay connected for emergencies and traffic management, supporting public safety when it matters most.

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  • September 26, 2025

    New sites in Luzerne County enhance communications

    FirstNet expands in Pennsylvania, bringing new cell sites and enhanced, dedicated 5G connectivity for first responders and public safety.

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  • August 27, 2025

    New cell site delivering improved connectivity in Swain County, NC

    Significant investments have also recently been made in North Carolina to improve and enhance connectivity for first responders subscribed to FirstNet.
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  • August 8, 2025

    FirstNet transforms first responder communications in Alamance County, NC

    With more than 770 localities in North Carolina where public safety agencies rely on FirstNet, the service is critical to public safety across the state.

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  • July 17, 2025

    How FirstNet helps public safety during big, complex moments

    When bridges collapse, hurricanes hit or wildfires rage, a wide range of public safety agencies rush to the scene – and it’s critical that they can communicate with one another, writes Scott Agnew, President, FirstNet Program at AT&T. That’s why Congress created FirstNet®.

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  • July 16, 2025 

    Sonim MegaConnect – world’s most powerful Wi-Fi Hotspot

    The ruggedized Sonim MegaConnect™ gives public safety more power, faster speeds and more flexibility than ever before – and it fits in your hand.

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  • June 27, 2025

    Spanish-language call center for public safety launches in Puerto Rico

    The first-ever center to focus on the needs of Spanish-speaking FirstNet customers will serve public safety who require bilingual customer assistance in Puerto Rico and throughout the United States and its territories.  

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  • May 16, 2025

    Stress relief techniques for emergency physicians

    Working in emergency medicine can take a toll on those who care for our communities. This Mental Health Awareness Month, Ryan Fields-Spack shares strategies for managing stress that he learned in his 25+ years in emergency response.

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  • May 13, 2025

    Expanding public safety’s connectivity with 1,000 new sites nationwide

    To further expand connectivity on FirstNet, the nation’s only network built with and for America’s first responders, AT&T has launched 1,000 new cell sites with public safety’s Band 14 spectrum.

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  • May 13, 2025

    FCC approval paves way for FirstNet satellite connectivity trials in 2025

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted AST SpaceMobile, in coordination with AT&T, the ability to test direct-to-cellular connectivity on public safety’s Band 14 spectrum via the BlueBird satellites orbiting Earth.

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  • March 31, 2025

    FirstNet expands coverage for America’s first responders, surpasses 7 million connections

    Innovative solutions enhance in-building connectivity and give public safety unprecedented visibility into their network.

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