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Broadband Access Matters Panel

FirstTech is a thought leadership resource in North Carolina, accelerating new technologies for first responders. Our program provides insights and engagement with industry and partners, fostering economic development. Contact us to learn more.

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Broadband Access Matters Panel

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  1. Broadband Access Matters Panel CHARLES M. LAIRD Program Specialist FirstTech Program April 26th, 2019

  2. Program Overview Who are we? • Formed mid-2018 as an evolution of the work from the FirstNetNC program • FirstNet Single Point of Contact (SPOC) • Continued engagement with FirstNet Authority and AT&T in regards to the FirstNet Project • Engagement with wireless providers offering public safety broadband services • Current and former firefighters with emergency management experience • Resource of thought leadership for first responder technologies in North Carolina • New technologies have recently been accelerated by the work being done by the FirstNet Authority.

  3. Program Overview Vision Statement • FirstTech is a resource of thought leadership for responders in North Carolina regarding the impact of new technologies and enabling informed decisions Our Solutions • First Responder Engagement • Industry Engagement • Partnership Engagement • Economic Development Where are we located? • 301 N. Wilmington St. (Dept. of Public Instruction Building) • We have the ability to travel in and out of state to attend meetings, events, and networking opportunities

  4. FirstNet Created by Law The First Responder Network Authority created by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012

  5. Priority on the Information Highway

  6. Preemption on the Information Highway

  7. Separated from Civilians

  8. FirstNet Service Delivered by AT&T AT&T is Deploying the Infrastructure

  9. More than Just Cellular • Dedicated customer service • Special App Catalog for public safety

  10. FirstNet Summary Cellular for Public Safety • Cellular service with AT&T • Will not replace two-way radios • No mandate to sign up for service • Priority and preemption for public safety • Cybersecurity focus on network and apps • Available for individuals as well as agencies • Verizon is offering a separate competing service

  11. Red.Grasso@nc.gov Charles.Laird@nc.gov

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