FirstNet UpdateMike Worrell

Senior Fire Services AdvisorMike Bostic

Senior Law Enforcement Advisor

Public Safety’s NetworkPublic Safety’s Network

THE LAW2.22.12

FirstNet becomes lawPL 112‐96

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Singular Focus:  Deploying & Operating the NPSBNSingular Focus:  Deploying & Operating the NPSBN

The First Responder Network Authorityshall hold the single public safety wireless license and 

take all actions necessary to ensure the building, deployment, and operation

of the nationwide public safety broadband network 

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GOVERNANCE

THE LAWFUNDING

$7B authorized to build the FirstNet network. Funded by

spectrum auctions through 2022.

The FirstNet Board has 15 members, including those with telecommunications and public safety backgrounds

Each Governor appoints 1 Single Point ofContact (SPOC) and governing body torepresent the state’s interests to FirstNet.

42 member Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) advises FirstNet on public safety intergovernmental matters.

BAND CLASS (BC) 1420MHz of bandwidth has been

dedicated to public safety in the prime upper 700MHz frequency range.

Implementing the VisionImplementing the Vision

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First Responder CommunicationsFirst Responder Communications

Land Mobile Radio (LMR) for Public Safety

VoiceVoice

The Current State Mission CriticalMission CriticalNon‐Mission CriticalNon‐Mission Critical

Commercial LTE Service / Devices

DataData VoiceVoice

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First Responder CommunicationsFirst Responder Communications

The Current StateThe Near‐Term Vision Mission CriticalMission CriticalNon‐Mission CriticalNon‐Mission Critical

FirstNet will ensure that emergency responders are provided with the first nationwide, high‐speed, wireless broadband network dedicated to public 

safety

FirstNet will ensure that emergency responders are provided with the first nationwide, high‐speed, wireless broadband network dedicated to public 

safetyLand Mobile Radio 

(LMR) for Public Safety

VoiceVoice

LTE Service / Devices

DataData VoiceVoiceDataData

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The Network The Network 

• Provide nationwide coverage,including rural and remote areas

• Meet public safety requirements – provide priority and preemptionduring emergencies

• Build in resiliency and reliability

• Evolve with technology to provideaccess to applications and innovativeservices

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Emerging Technologies for First RespondersEmerging Technologies for First Responders

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Public Safety and the Internet of ThingsPublic Safety and the Internet of Things

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Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN)Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN)

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State ConsultationState Consultation

What We Are Hearing in the StatesWhat We Are Hearing in the States

• Recurring topics of interest:o Affordability o Cyber securityo Coverage, including rural and tribal o Deployableso Coordination with federal agencies o Use of existing assetso Network, priorities, and bandwidtho Devices and equipment

o Users, including volunteerso Existing infrastructure

Washington, DC Consultation

March 26, 2015

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Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC)Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC)

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www.FirstNet.govwww.FirstNet.gov

Establish public / private partnership to deliver best possible network solution for the public safety community

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RFP Statement of ObjectivesRFP Statement of Objectives

Building, Deployment, Operation & Maintenance of the NPSBN

Financial Sustainability

First Responder

User Adoption

Device Ecosystem

Applications Ecosystem

Accelerated Speed to Market

User Service Availability

Service Capacity

Cyber Security

Priority Services

Integration Of Opt-out State RANs

Integration of Existing

Commercial/Federal/

Tribal/State/ Local

Infrastructure To Support NPSBN

Services

Life-cycle Innovation

Program and Business

Management

Customer Care and Marketing

Facilitation of FirstNet’s

Compliance With The Act& Other Laws

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Next Steps Beyond the RFPNext Steps Beyond the RFP

“We will continue to engage with public safety to ensure there is a clear path forward for network deployment once we make an award…We will establish a sustainable business model that will not only achieve this goal, but will ensure the longevity and innovation of public safety’s network for years to come.”

‐ FirstNet CEO Mike Poth

Top Priorities Moving Forward Continue outreach with public safety

Prepare for the delivery of State Plans

Assist public safety incumbents through spectrum relocation grants

Continue network policy development

Position FirstNet for the network partnership

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FirstNet State Plan ContentFirstNet State Plan Content

Governor

Public Safety Entities

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FirstNet Network BenefitsFirstNet Network Benefits

Dedicated to Public Safety

QoS, Priority &

Preemption (QPP)

Local Control

Public Safety Apps / Services

Situational Awareness

Public Safety Grade

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Thank You

www.firstnet.gov

@FirstNetGov