AT&T has announced the expansion of 5G on the FirstNet broadband communications platform and launch of a miniature cell site meant to help improve in-building connectivity for first responder agencies on FirstNet. The company said Wednesday it will provide public safety personnel in over 40 cities, including Boston, Chicago and Minneapolis, access to its mid-band […] More

Executive Mosaic has featured Jason Porter, president of AT&T’s public sector and FirstNet organization, in the 2022 Wash100 class for his public safety communications leadership and 5G connectivity vision. This year marks his entry into the premier group of leaders who drive growth and innovation in the government contracting arena. Since February 2021, Porter has […] More

Jason Porter, president of public sector and FirstNet at AT&T, recently caught up with GovCon Wire – the sister publication of ExecutiveBiz – to discuss the progress made on the nationwide wireless broadband network for first responders and the company’s work with the Department of Defense to demonstrate networking and 5G services at military bases. […] More

Jason Porter, president of the public sector and FirstNet at AT&T, said first responders and security personnel at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama will get access to a wireless and secure communications network with the launch of a new cell site in the state. The purpose-built cell site will work to deliver an enhanced mobile broadband […] More

FirstNet has connected over 18,500 public safety agencies to its AT&T-based network as of the third quarter of 2021. The number also accounts for over 2.8 million FirstNet connections across the U.S. including law enforcement and safety communities in San Francisco, New Jersey and Florida, the FirstNet Authority said Wednesday. FirstNet has deployed over 650 […] More

ExecutiveBiz recently had a chance to sit down with Jason Porter, president of AT&T’s public sector and FirstNet, for its latest Executive Spotlight interview discussing his recent transition into the role as well as the impact of a VA modernization task order win, the company’s momentum moving from network services to EIS, improving federal agency […] More

TYSONS CORNER, VA, July 6, 2021 — The deployable network assets of the FirstNet broadband communications platform expanded to over 100 cell sites in support of first responders’ emergency response activities, GovCon Wire reported June 25. According to AT&T, the expansion effort is aimed at providing communications support to law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical service […] More

AT&T has introduced four communications technology offerings that are built to work with the national FirstNet broadband system and help increase first responders' situational awareness. “First responders are the heart of FirstNet, and it is their input that is shaping the new tools and technologies on their network, today and for decades to come," said Jason Porter, senior vice president of AT&T's FirstNet program.

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Zee Hussain, an AT&T veteran of more than 20 years, has been named the new president of the company’s Public Sector business, AT&T announced on Monday. The leadership change will become official on Oct. 16th with Hussain succeeding Jason Porter, a 2022 Wash100 Award recipient who held the role for more than three years and will be […] More

Executive Mosaic, a leading media and events company in the government contracting sector, announced the recipients of its 2022 Wash100 Award and is now accepting votes to determine the top 10 leaders among the selected individuals who drove innovation in the federal landscape and demonstrated the potential to impact the government and GovCon industry. Visit […] More

AT&T and the National Fraternal Order of Police have entered into an agreement to conduct an educational effort aimed at promoting the benefits of implementing the First Responder Network for law enforcement activities.

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AT&T and the First Responder Network Authority have partnered to address New York City’s public safety connectivity needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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