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The State of Minnesota, with outlined county borders and a star; a cell tower

First responders in Northern Minnesota will soon be getting a major boost in their wireless communications with construction underway of a new, purpose-built FirstNet cell site – one of the first primarily powered by solar in the Midwest.

The State of Kentucky, with outlined county borders; a cell tower

Kentucky’s first responders are got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites in 9 counties – Adair, Allen, Casey, Clay, Edmonson, Floyd, Laurel, Perry and Whitley – and more than 600 other network enhancements.

The State of Florida, with outlined county borders; a cell tower.

Florida’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and more than 2,000 other network enhancements. This new infrastructure is a part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place across the state, bringing increased coverage, capacity and capabilities for public safety.

The State of Massachusetts, with outlined county boarders; a cell tower.

First responders in Western Massachusetts got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built cell sites. The sites – located in the communities of Worthington, Hardwick and Huntington – are part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place in Massachusetts, which is bringing increased coverage, capacity and capability to first responders across the state.

The State of Alabama, with outlined county borders; a cell tower.

Alabama’s first responders got a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites supporting 8 communities: Anniston, Banks, Berry, Clio, Orrville, Ranburne, Union Springs and Woodland. This new infrastructure is a part of the FirstNet network expansion taking place across the state, bringing increased coverage, capacity and capabilities for public safety.