First Responder Network Authority
American public safety broadband network operator / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) of the United States was created under the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 (MCTRJCA) as an independent authority within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).[1] The purpose of FirstNet is to establish, operate, and maintain an interoperable public safety broadband network. To fulfill these objectives, Congress allotted $7 billion and 20 MHz of radio spectrum to build the network.[citation needed]
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2012 |
| Headquarters | 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive Reston, Virginia 20192 38.9466°N 77.3672°W |
| Annual budget | $81 million (2019) |
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| Parent department | Department of Commerce |
| Parent agency | National Telecommunications and Information Administration |
| Website | firstnet |