Michigan joins public safety broadband network

[bergg]

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan is opting into a national public safety broadband network.

Lt. Gov. Brian Calley recently signed a letter for Michigan to participate in the First Responder Network Authority, known as FirstNet.


Michigan joins public safety broadband network | WOODTV.com

 

[bergg]

I doubt we will be able to monitor this new nationwide system.

 

[bergg]

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), a federal initiative to implement a nationwide, interoperable network dedicated to public safety is primed to go into operation in the next several years. FirstNet is based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology that is encrypted OTA. Initially, FirstNet will provide data, video and cellular voice. However, LTE standards are being upgraded to support mission-critical PTT (MCPTT), as it’s called in the LTE world. Technical issues need to be ironed out before MCPTT is considered ready for prime time. Although FirstNet probably won’t be ready to provide MCPTT services for years, at some point MCPTT over FirstNet could become a viable option for first responders. If and when these issues are solved, the biggest selling point of FirstNet could well be the interoperable, secure, encrypted voice communications it could provide through MCPTT.

https://www.rrmediagroup.com/Features/FeaturesDetails/FID/683

 

[krokus]

As long as people do not forget the axiom about putting all your eggs in one basket.

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[RayAir]

Here is something I found on this topic:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...gg0MAE&usg=AFQjCNGq4vuMxETJK8NLOEk7l1l8x_AfPg

They say it isn't intended to replace the 2-way radio system. This sounds like a great big waste actually.

 

[drdispatch]

FirstNet

.... This sounds like a great big waste actually.

Not really. It will give responders in the field a very valuable resource. It's a capability that we can't get from our 2-way radio systems. It will make our jobs easier and allow us to operate more efficiently.

 

[bergg]

Here's more information from Firstnet:

https://www.firstnet.gov/news/michi...-governor-calley-approves-buildout-plan-first