{"id":6215,"date":"2020-06-09T08:22:50","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T12:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianz.com\/covid19\/?p=6215"},"modified":"2020-06-09T08:27:15","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T12:27:15","slug":"firstnet-att-communications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/covid19\/2020\/06\/09\/firstnet-att-communications\/","title":{"rendered":"FirstNet (AT&T Communications)"},"content":{"rendered":"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n

FirstNet Deploys Mobile Cell Sites Supporting Navajo Nation COVID-19 Response<\/b><\/p>\n

Two SatCOLTs On Site to Support FEMA\u2019s Response to the Hard-Hit Region<\/em><\/p>\n

PHOENIX, May 27, 2020 \u2014 First responders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in the hard-hit and vast territory of the Navajo Nation are receiving a boost in wireless connectivity with FirstNet\u2019s deployment of two Satellite Cell on Light Trucks (SatCOLTs) to the region. <\/span><\/p>\n

FirstNet<\/a>, built with AT&T, is a public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority. The network is designed to help first responders across the country connect to the critical information they need \u2013 when they need it \u2013 so they can keep themselves and the communities they serve safe. <\/span><\/p>\n

As FEMA expands its COVID-19 response operation in coordination with tribal first responders for the Navajo Nation, FirstNet worked with the Navajo Nation to deploy two SatCOLTs. The vehicles work as mobile cell sites linking to FirstNet via satellite without relying on commercial power. The mobile sites provide first responders with similar connectivity as a cell tower. <\/span><\/p>\n

With the Navajo Nation\u2019s assistance, FirstNet positioned one SatCOLT in Window Rock, Ariz., at the Navajo Nation Administration Building. The other is stationed in New Mexico at the Navajo Nation Department of Transportation Tse Bonito Office.<\/p>\n

\u201cNavajo Nation has been working with FirstNet to make sure the needs of tribal first responders and health command workers serving Navajo Nation are met,\u201d said Chris Becenti, Executive Director, Navajo Nation Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Office. \u201cWe look forward to the future deployment of FirstNet on the Navajo Nation,\u201d referencing the buildout of public safety\u2019s Band 14 spectrum on Navajo Nation. \u201cWe appreciate that FirstNet answered our call when we requested the deployable asset to provide critical connectivity for federal and tribal officials responding to the COVID-19 crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAT&T believes we have a civic duty to do our part during these challenging times,\u201d said Toni M. Broberg, president of AT&T Arizona and New Mexico. \u201cThe partnership between the Navajo Nation, FEMA, and FirstNet is a great collaboration during this very difficult time for those in the community, and AT&T and FirstNet are committed to helping the tribal communities on the Navajo Nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

*About AT&T Communications<\/b><\/p>\n

We help family, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video streaming, we innovate to improve lives. We have the nation\u2019s fastest wireless network.** And according to America\u2019s biggest test, we have the nation\u2019s best wireless network.*** We\u2019re building FirstNet just for first responders and creating next-generation mobile 5G. With a range of TV and video products, we deliver entertainment people love to talk about. Our smart, highly secure solutions serve nearly 3 million global businesses \u2013 nearly all of the Fortune 1000. And worldwide, our spirit of service drives employees to give back to their communities.<\/p>\n

AT&T Communications is part of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). Learn more at att.com\/CommunicationsNews<\/a>.<\/p>\n

AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc. Additional information about AT&T products and services is available at about.att.com. Follow our news on Twitter at @ATT, on Facebook at facebook.com\/att and on YouTube at youtube.com\/att.<\/p>\n

\u00a9 2020 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the Globe logo and other marks are trademarks and service marks of AT&T Intellectual Property and\/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.<\/p>\n

**Based on analysis by Ookla\u00ae of Speedtest Intelligence\u00ae data median download speeds for Q1 2020. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.<\/i><\/p>\n

***GWS OneScore, September 2019.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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