U.S. Secretary of Commerce to Announce Signing of Public-Private Partnership for NPSBN on Thursday, March 30

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Secretary Wilbur Ross to make announcement regarding public safety broadband network

On Thursday, March 30, at 9:30 a.m. ET, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross will make an announcement regarding the signing of the public-private partnership to create a nationwide public safety broadband network.

FirstNet will sign a 25-year contract with the network provider to equip first responders with the latest technology to allow them to communicate with other public safety personnel on a nationwide public safety broadband network. This will allow firefighters, police officers and emergency medical personnel to work seamlessly across the country to save lives and protect communities.

You are invited to attend in person – with RSVP required for in-person participation. The announcement is also planned to be live-streamed through the Department of Commerce homepage, the Commerce Facebook page and on FirstNet.gov.

PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
What U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross announcement
When Thursday, March 30, 2017, 9:30 a.m. ET
Participate in person Department of Commerce Auditorium

(Arrive through 14th Street entrance)

1401 Constitution Ave NW

Washington, D.C. 20230

Please note:

  • RSVPs are REQUIRED to attend in person – click here to RSVP  
  • Attendees must bring government-issued photo ID and arrive about 45 minutes early to go through security
Participate remotely The announcement will be live-streamed through the Department of Commerce homepage, Commerce Facebook page and on FirstNet.gov.
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