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Transcript of Amanda Hilliard Director of Outreach August 21, 2014 FirstNet Overview.
Amanda HilliardDirector of OutreachAugust 21, 2014
www.firstnet.gov
FirstNet Overview
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Our History & Mandate
August 21, 2014
“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”
2004 2011
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Middle Class Tax Relief and JobCreation Act of 2012
Act implements key Administration priorities– Public Law No. 112-96 (enacted February 22, 2012)
NTIA to establish the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet)
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Purpose To create a nationwide, wireless, interoperable public safety broadband network
Network Single nationwide network architectureTechnology LTE: the most advanced, proven technology Spectrum Reallocated 700 MHz D BlockCoverage Nationwide along with rural, underserved areasFunding $7B through spectrum auctions proceeds
Sustainability Self-funded through fees Governance Specifications for the FirstNet Board
August 21, 2014
FirstNet will develop a reliableand resilient broadbandnetwork that will provide nationwide coverage, even in the most remote regions
The network must meet public safety’srequirements and ensure priority and preemption during emergencies
The network will provide access to applications and broadband services
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First Responders Deserve the BestNetwork
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Mobile Data Terminal -Commercial LTE Air Card
Non-Mission Critical Data
Vision for Public Safety
Land Mobile RadioPublic Safety
System/Spectrum
Mission Critical Voice
Smart Phone Commercial LTE Service
Non-Mission Critical DataNon-Mission Critical Voice
Smart Devices FirstNet LTE Service
Mission Critical DataNon-Mission Critical VoiceMission Critical Voice
The Current StateThe Near-Term VisionThe Long-Term Vision
Mobile Data Terminal -FirstNet LTE Air Card
Mission Critical Data
Specialty DevicesFirstNet LTE Service
Mission Critical Voice/Data
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Challenges
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Five Unique Coverage Categories
Wilderness/No Coverage Rural
SuburbanUrban
DenseUrban
Unique Geography and Demographics RequireMultiple Solutions – Seamless Operation
27% of U.S. Land Mass 68% of U.S. Land Mass
5% of U.S. Land Mass
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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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Overview Of Consultation Process
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
Consultation is an iterative process, not a single event
FirstNet will communicate the consultation process and necessary roles and responsibilities
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FirstNet.gov website – Fact Sheets– Blogs– Presentations– Upcoming speaking engagements
and current events– Board meeting materials and
webcast
Social media presence– Twitter @firstnetgov– LinkedIn – Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/firstnetgov/sets/
Outreach and Communications
August 21, 2014 © 2014 First Responder Network Authority
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Making it a Reality
Close working relationship Understanding unique
needs Ensuring input from all
stakeholders Gathering and utilizing
state data
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As we begin the consultation process, FirstNet is committed to:
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