FirstNet network outage due to software update raises concern among law enforcement officials over communication with first responders.

Law enforcement officials express concern over an emergency communications network outage, saying it would be impossible to communicate with first responders in a crisis. The FirstNet system, which offers an "interoperable network" for public safety, relies on the AT&T network. An outage on Thursday was caused by a software update gone wrong, leaving some law enforcement leaders worried about the network's reliability.

February 28, 2024
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