CD155: FirstNet Empowers AT&T (Full Podcast Episode)

In 2012, Congress created a new government agency called FirstNet and tasked it with building a high-speed wireless network that would allow all first responders in the United States to communicate with each other daily and in times of emergencies. In July, FirstNet awarded AT&T with a 25 year contract to do the actual work. In this episode, hear highlights from a recent hearing about this new network as we examine the wisdom of contracting such an important part of our public safety infrastructure to the private sector.

All sources used in the production of this video can be found in the Congressional Dish show notes: https://congressionaldish.com/cd155-firstnet-empowers-att/

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