T-Mobile Wants Even More Oversight for FirstNet Authority
The House passed a reauthorization bill that would give NTIA more authority over the agency.
WASHINGTON, April 30, 2026 – T-Mobile is asking lawmakers to increase Commerce Department oversight of, and ensure no additional spectrum or federal cash goes to, the nationwide first responder network operated by AT&T.
The network is managed by the First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet Authority, which will expire in February 2027 unless Congress reauthorizes it. The House passed a bill that would do so earlier this month, led by Reps. Jennifer McClellan, D-Va., and Neal Dunn, R-Fla.
The House bill would increase the Commerce Department’s oversight over FirstNet Authority, requiring Commerce clearance before the FNA board could take certain actions, but wouldn’t make changes to AT&T’s contract.
