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AT&T agrees $2bn agreement to upgrade FirstNet
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AT&T has struck an agreement worth $2 billion to improve the US First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet).
Key facts
- AT&T has struck an agreement worth $2 billion to improve the US First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)
- The first responder network was formed after strong calls for a nationwide broadband system came after the 9/11 attacks in 2001
- As part of the agreement that was announced this week, AT&T agreed to invest approximately $1 billion in new network and coverage enhancements
- Separately last month, AT&T revealed that it will invest $250 billion over the next five years in its network ahead of the next era of connected innovation, which will likely be defined by AI
Summary
The carrier, along with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) at the US Department of Commerce, announced the additional investment this week. The first responder network was formed after strong calls for a nationwide broadband system came after the 9/11 attacks in 2001. As part of the agreement that was announced this week, AT&T agreed to invest approximately $1 billion in new network and coverage enhancements. The carrier also agreed that it will help to reduce costs borne by FirstNet by roughly $1bn, with this being used to further invest in the network buildout.