FirstNet Summit: What Is FirstNet? An Overview Of The Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Project

FirstNet has commenced a, mutli-billion dollar effort to construct a nationwide interoperable public safety broadband network. Learn about FirstNet from a distinguished panel of experts, who will provide critical background about the project and describe the challenges FirstNet faces in delivering affordable, ubiquitous broadband to public safety officials.

What is the state of public safety communications today?
What shape will a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the construction, maintenance and operation of the public safety network take?
How will FirstNet meet public safety-level specifications for security and reliability without breaking the bank?
How can FirstNet secure the additional funding necessary to achieve reliable, nationwide broadband coverage?
How quickly can FirstNet deploy broadband services given its budget and contracting procedures?
What is the role of the states within FirstNet? Of local public safety officials?
Admiral Jamie Barnett, Venable LLP
John Branscome, Senior Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
Kenneth C. Budka, Ph.D, Chief Technology Officer -- Strategic Industries, Alcatel-Lucent
Jeffrey Cohen, Chief Counsel for Law and Policy and Director of Government Relations, APCO International
Andy Seybold, CEO and Principal Consultant, Andrew Seybold, Inc.
Michele Farquhar, Partner, Hogan Lovells

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