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County approves FirstNet devices and service for field crews to address connectivity issues
Summary
After staff described prolonged connectivity problems with Verizon devices used by field crews, the court approved switching to FirstNet routers and service and accepted a device rebate and promotional pricing noted by staff.
Walker County Commissioners Court on Aug. 25 approved purchasing FirstNet devices and services to address ongoing connectivity problems for field crews who transmit patient-monitoring and other operational data from the field.
County emergency-service staff told the court crews often must rely on personal phone hotspots because existing Verizon devices and routers have produced unreliable connections when…
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