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FirstNet Approves First Investments In 5G Network Upgrades

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, June 17th, 2020

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FirstNet Approves First Investments In 5G Network Upgrades

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An independent Commerce Department authority that is helping to ensure the deployment and operation of a nationwide broadband network for first responders on Wednesday approved its first investments related to upgrading the network to the next-generation of wireless communication technology. The First Responder Network (FirstNet) Authority Board approved awarding two task orders worth $218 million to AT&T [T]. The first award is for expanding the fleet of deployables, such as satellite cell on light trucks and airborne assets with cellular…

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