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City chooses FirstNet for public‑safety cellular service; projected annual cost lower than incumbent Verizon
Summary
Staff recommended FirstNet (AT&T’s public safety network) for city phones and in‑vehicle hotspots after comparing bids from FirstNet, Verizon and T‑Mobile; the board approved the ordinance to accept the bid and authorize the mayor to execute agreements.
A staff presenter told aldermen the city received three bids for cell phone service and related in‑vehicle hotspots—FirstNet (AT&T), Verizon and T‑Mobile—and recommended FirstNet as the vendor under a state piggyback contract.
“FirstNet... it is overall for the year cost at $5,046 versus the other 2 bids,” the presenter said, describing the annual total that…
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