Lawmakers hear FirstNet briefing, state public-safety radio coverage gaps exposed

Jan 31, 2025

Department of Public Safety and AT&T officials briefed the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee on FirstNet, Vermont’s land mobile radio systems, deployable FirstNet units and drive-test results showing coverage gaps. Committee members asked about contract obligations, eligibility and next steps for improving rural coverage.

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Montpelier — On Jan. 30, the Vermont House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee heard a technical briefing on FirstNet and the state’s public-safety radio systems from Corey Chase, director of Radio Technology Services at the Vermont Department of Public Safety, and representatives from AT&T.

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