Updates

Work now begins to build a high-speed wireless network in Vermont for public safety.

Public safety agencies must assess the FirstNet offering and determine its usefulness.

50 states, two U.S. territories and Washington DC have all opted-in to the federal plan.

A demonstration of interoperability was tested in a U.S.-Canadian exercise.

Governor accepts federal FirstNet plan for Vermont.

Commission recommends opt-in decision at its November 20 meeting.

Governors received official note that final plans for the NPSBN have been delivered to each state.

Link to summary page at FirstNet on state decisions.

National partner AT&T moves forward on state draft plans for the NPSBN

Manchester Police Department Chief Michael Hall discusses the department's technology use.