AT&T.

• Author: Anderson, Tasha
• Position: Inside Alaska Business February 2018

FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network, now features ruthless preemption services for first responder subscribers across the country. This highly anticipated, specialized offering is now available to first responded in states and territories, including Alaska, that have opted in to the First Responder Network Authority and AT&T plan and have subscribed to the FirstNet service.

Preemption is a mission-critical feature that enables first responders on FirstNet to communicate and coordinate during emergencies, large events, or other situations during which commercial networks can become congested.

With the power of priority and preemption, first...