Driving Future FirstNet Investment: Where Operations Meet Opportunity

The FirstNet Authority has always collaborated with public safety to incorporate their unique communication needs into FirstNet. Join this session to help us understand the operational challenges that should drive FirstNet Authority investments into the network.

In 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced an agreement led by Secretary Howard Lutnick that will position the FirstNet Authority to deliver more capabilities and benefits for the public safety community. Through this agreement, the Commerce Department has secured $2 billion in additional value for public safety through reduced costs and new investments in FirstNet.

We invite you to participate to ensure future enhancements made through this funding are aligned with the real-world, mission-critical needs of the public safety community.