5G Technology World

  • 5G Technology and Engineering
  • FAQs
  • Apps
  • Devices
  • IoT
  • RF
  • Radar
  • Wireless Design
  • Learn
    • 5G Videos
    • Ebooks
    • EE Training Days
    • FAQs
    • Learning Center
    • Tech Toolboxes
    • Webinars/Digital Events
  • Handbooks
    • 2024
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2021
  • Resources
    • Design Guide Library
    • EE World Digital Issues
    • Engineering Diversity & Inclusion
    • Engineering Training Days
    • LEAP Awards
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe

AT & T Awarded FEMA Contracts Worth $50 million

By Staff Author | January 26, 2009

AT&T Government Solutions is slated to become the primary wireless provider to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after being awarded three contracts worth a total of $50 million. The contracts are the largest AT&T holds with the Department of Homeland Security, of which FEMA is a component.

Under the terms of the contracts, AT&T will provide a combination of LaptopConnect wireless cards, BlackBerry 8820 smartphones and the 3G LG CU405 unit, which has push-to-talk capability, a vital feature for the agency’s first responders.

FEMA has 6,600 employees, many of whom will receive devices under the terms of the contracts, according to a representative from AT&T. The contracts each have a one-year base with four one-year options.

“A secure wireless communications infrastructure is critical for first responders and their emergency management operations… AT&T Government Solutions can help FEMA employees access the information they need for real-time decision making in the field while ensuring they can collect, access and transmit this information in a secure environment at all times, regardless of location,” said Don Herring, senior vice president, AT&T Government Solutions, in a statement today.

The laptop cards and smartphones will have Wi-Fi connections for more than 17,000 hot spots nationwide.

AT&T Government Solutions already provides voice and data services to several DHS agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Transportation Security Administration.


Filed Under: Devices

 

Next Article

← Previous Article
Next Article →

Related Articles Read More >

High-directivity couplers optimized for 225 – 750 MHz applications
Integrated into IoT devices, iSIM poised to make inroads
Triple-radio and multiprotocol MCUs add application processors
5G vectors
How RedCap fits into 5G and IoT

Featured Contributions

  • Overcome Open RAN test and certification challenges
  • Wireless engineers need AI to build networks
  • Why AI chips need PCIe 7.0 IP interconnects
  • circuit board timing How timing and synchronization improve 5G spectrum efficiency
  • Wi-Fi 7 and 5G for FWA need testing
More Featured Contributions

EE TECH TOOLBOX

“ee
Tech Toolbox: Internet of Things
Explore practical strategies for minimizing attack surfaces, managing memory efficiently, and securing firmware. Download now to ensure your IoT implementations remain secure, efficient, and future-ready.

EE LEARNING CENTER

EE Learning Center
“5g
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND STAY CONNECTED
Get the latest info on technologies, tools and strategies for EE professionals.

Engineering Training Days

engineering
“bills
5G Technology World
  • Enews Signup
  • EE World Online
  • DesignFast
  • EDABoard Forums
  • Electro-Tech-Online Forums
  • Microcontroller Tips
  • Analogic Tips
  • Connector Tips
  • Engineer’s Garage
  • EV Engineering
  • Power Electronic Tips
  • Sensor Tips
  • Test and Measurement Tips
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise

Copyright © 2025 WTWH Media LLC. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media
Privacy Policy

Search 5G Technology World