1. FirstNet Overview Amanda Hilliard Director of Outreach August 21, 2014
FirstNet Overview
Amanda Hilliard
Director of Outreach
August 21, 2014

2. Our History & Mandate
2004
2011
“Recommendation: Congress should support pending legislation which provides for the expedited and increased assignment of radio spectrum for public safety purposes….”
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
“The First Responder Network Authority shall hold the single public safety wireless license and take all actions necessary to ensure the building, deployment, and operation of the nationwide public safety broadband network”
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3. Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
Act implements key Administration priorities
Public Law No (enacted February 22, 2012)
NTIA to establish the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)
Purpose
To create a nationwide, wireless, interoperable public safety broadband network
Network
Single nationwide network architecture
Technology
LTE: the most advanced, proven technology
Spectrum
Reallocated 700 MHz D Block
Coverage
Nationwide along with rural, underserved areas
Funding
$7B through spectrum auctions proceeds
Sustainability
Self-funded through fees
Governance
Specifications for the FirstNet Board
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4. First Responders Deserve the Best Network
FirstNet will develop a reliable
and resilient broadband network that will provide
nationwide coverage, even in
the most remote regions
The network must meet public safety’s
requirements and ensure priority and preemption during emergencies
The network will provide access to applications and broadband services
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5. Vision for Public Safety
The Current State
The Long-Term Vision
The Near-Term Vision
Mobile Data Terminal -
Commercial LTE Air Card
Non-Mission Critical Data
Mobile Data Terminal -
FirstNet LTE Air Card
Mission Critical Data
Smart Phone
Commercial LTE Service
Non-Mission Critical Data
Non-Mission Critical Voice
Smart Devices
FirstNet LTE Service
Specialty Devices
FirstNet LTE Service
Mission Critical Voice/Data
Land Mobile Radio
Public Safety System/Spectrum
Mission Critical Voice
Mission Critical Voice
Non-Mission Critical Voice
Mission Critical Data
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Challenges
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7. Five Unique Coverage Categories
Unique Geography and Demographics Require
Multiple Solutions – Seamless Operation
Wilderness/
No Coverage
Rural
Suburban
Urban
Dense
Urban
27% of U.S. Land Mass
68% of U.S. Land Mass
5% of U.S. Land Mass
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8. Required State Consultation Topics
Construction of a core network and any radio access network build out
Placement of towers
Coverage areas of the network, whether at the regional, State, tribal, or local level
Adequacy of hardening, security, reliability, and resiliency requirements
Assignment of priority to local users
Assignment of priority and selection of entities seeking access to or use of the network
Training needs of local users
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9. Overview Of Consultation Process
Consultation is an iterative process, not a single event
FirstNet will communicate the consultation process and necessary roles and responsibilities
Consultation will focus on critical information and data
Plan development will be iterative
Consultation culminates with the creation of the state plan
Together, stakeholders and FirstNet will have engaged in a process that provides meaningful and thorough information for the state plans
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10. Outreach and Communications
FirstNet.gov website
Fact Sheets
Blogs
Presentations
Upcoming speaking engagements and current events
Board meeting materials and webcast
Social media presence
LinkedIn
Flickr
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Making it a Reality
As we begin the consultation process, FirstNet is committed to:
Close working relationship
Understanding unique needs
Ensuring input from all stakeholders
Gathering and utilizing state data
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12. Thank You