“Firstnet *IS* this.”
Firstnet was/is being built by the major carriers for public safety agencies in the US.
First responders will be the ONLY users.
It’s not even close.
FirstNet was awarded to AT&T, and they are the only carrier building/ operating it.
For now it is a 3G/4G-LTE network carved out of the existing spectrum using dynamic traffic management for prioritization of primary and extended first responders’ data traffic.
As the Band 14 RAN and the FirstNet network core deploy, primary and extended FirstNet members will utilize FirstNet specific SIMs, as well as next-gen Band 14 [ newly allocated spectrum ] for prioritization AND pre-emption on both Band 14 spectra as well as the general commercial LTE spectra. New rugged endpoints are coming out fast, specific for FirstNet. FirstNet has an IoT and ‘smart cities’ play as well.
As 5G gets finalized and deployed, the services, particularly broadband and location services (including Z-axis location) get big upgrades. FirstNet as a network and the services on top of it essentially enable a ‘networked battlefield’ operating environment for First Responders - when it’s completed. Dense urban areas first to get the 5G, rural areas to get LOTS more towers.
FirstNet is the real deal, this article was poppy-cock.
As a former volunteer fireman, I was/am fascinated with what FirstNet will deliver.