Expert Opinion
Nate Karren: BEAD Saving Can Be Lifesaving… If We Let It
NTIA should let states put leftover BEAD funds toward Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrades, no new money from Congress required.
Expert Opinion
Lou Blatt: AI Models as Sovereign Assets, or Redefining Data Control in Emergency Communications
As AI reshapes emergency communications, public safety agencies must rethink data sovereignty as a matter of operational readiness rather than basic compliance.
INCOMPAS
Telecom Officials Urge Caution For Orderly Transition to Internet Protocol Networks
Panelists highlighted the remaining challenges for bringing next generation 911 call centers online
Public Safety
House Subcommittee Advances Bills on Next Generation 911, FirstNet Oversight
The six public safety communications bills were advanced on a bipartisan basis.
Public Safety
Is AI Coming to 9-1-1? These Panelists Think So
Adoption of new tech reliant on adoption of NG9-1-1
Briefs
Report: Universal 9-1-1 Deployment a Challenge
Discusses nationwide status of NG9-1-1 deployment
Infrastructure
FCC Spectrum Authority Expires on September 30, Agency Seeks Renewal
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel’s proposal for increased auction authority would allow the agency to support infrastructure investment.
Funding
Bigger Investment Needed for Next Generation 9-1-1 Services, Experts Say
Former head of NTIA said it could cost $12 billion.
AVs
Technologies Behind 911 Have Advanced for Broadband Era, But Not Far and Fast Enough
WASHINGTON, July 24, 2017 – Even though People are now streaming emergencies on Facebook, but there is not yet a way to stream videos to 911, said Patrick Halley, executive director of the NG911 Institute, on Capitol Hill on July 17. The NG911 Institute is a nonprofit organization that promotes adva
