1. First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and AT&T
Mountain Connect
First Responder Network Authority
(FirstNet) and AT&T
May 23, 2017

2. FirstNet and AT&T Garett Doyle, AT&T State Market Manager 720-322-4137
Justin Shore, Senior Counsel, Government Affairs, FirstNet

3. Court Decision
Protest filed in U.S. Court of Federal Claims (Nov. 16, 2017
Dept. of Justice defended FirstNet in Case
Overview
The court rejected Rivada protest on all accounts (March 17, 2017)
The court agreed with all facets of the FirstNet procurement process
The court agreed with FirstNet’s reasonable decision that Rivada carried significant risk
Finding
“Accordingly, the fact that the agency included only AT&T’s proposal in the competitive range does not demonstrate that the government applied an unstated preference for a large carrier; it merely reflects the agency’s reasonable determination that Rivada’s proposal carried too much risk”
Decision
Innovative Public Private Partnership
(Goal of slide: review how partnership works - what FN brings, what partner brings – how we will work together)
FirstNet and partner x will deploy a network solution that is tailored for public safety across the U.S. and territories as quickly as possible.
This public-private partnership will leverage resources – such as infrastructure - and use private sector expertise and best practices to build and operate the network for public safety
FirstNet will serve as an advocate for public safety and help drive innovation for first responders.
We are bringing our PS expertise, as well as spectrum and start up funding to the partnership
XXX is a proven technology partner and will focus on building and operating the nationwide network – something they have done before.
Partner will provide FirstNet with funds for network reinvestment for ongoing improvements, focus on/dedicated to public safety, etc.
The selection of the technology partner was based on the overall best value and solution for FirstNet and the public safety community.
Cost was not the only factor; the award considered financial sustainability and assessed the offerors’ ability to submit a cost-effective and innovative model that could meet or exceed the 16 objectives and evaluation factors outlined in FirstNet’s RFP.
In addition, FirstNet will advocate for public safety’s needs and hold the partner accountable to deliver services that public safety has asked for and expects.

4. Public Safety’s Priorities
What We Heard in Consultation
What We Will Deliver
Coverage must be the same
“Same or Lower Cost”
“We need this now”
“Rural Coverage Critical”
“Device & Apps Ecosystem”
More than 99% of Americans covered on Day 1
Aggressive public safety pricing
Within 12 months QPP on all AT&T LTE bands
Rural partnerships and access to 100s of AT&T deployables + 72 BC14 FN dedicated deployables
Robust Device & Apps Ecosystem
Innovative Public Private Partnership
(Goal of slide: review how partnership works - what FN brings, what partner brings – how we will work together)
FirstNet and partner x will deploy a network solution that is tailored for public safety across the U.S. and territories as quickly as possible.
This public-private partnership will leverage resources – such as infrastructure - and use private sector expertise and best practices to build and operate the network for public safety
FirstNet will serve as an advocate for public safety and help drive innovation for first responders.
We are bringing our PS expertise, as well as spectrum and start up funding to the partnership
XXX is a proven technology partner and will focus on building and operating the nationwide network – something they have done before.
Partner will provide FirstNet with funds for network reinvestment for ongoing improvements, focus on/dedicated to public safety, etc.
The selection of the technology partner was based on the overall best value and solution for FirstNet and the public safety community.
Cost was not the only factor; the award considered financial sustainability and assessed the offerors’ ability to submit a cost-effective and innovative model that could meet or exceed the 16 objectives and evaluation factors outlined in FirstNet’s RFP.
In addition, FirstNet will advocate for public safety’s needs and hold the partner accountable to deliver services that public safety has asked for and expects.

5. Innovative Public-Private Partnership
20MHz Spectrum & $6.5B Funding
Technology Innovation & $40B investment
$180B Infrastructure
& Services
Program Management
Innovative Public Private Partnership
(Goal of slide: review how partnership works - what FN brings, what partner brings – how we will work together)
FirstNet and partner x will deploy a network solution that is tailored for public safety across the U.S. and territories as quickly as possible.
This public-private partnership will leverage resources – such as infrastructure - and use private sector expertise and best practices to build and operate the network for public safety
FirstNet will serve as an advocate for public safety and help drive innovation for first responders.
We are bringing our PS expertise, as well as spectrum and start up funding to the partnership
XXX is a proven technology partner and will focus on building and operating the nationwide network – something they have done before.
Partner will provide FirstNet with funds for network reinvestment for ongoing improvements, focus on/dedicated to public safety, etc.
The selection of the technology partner was based on the overall best value and solution for FirstNet and the public safety community.
Cost was not the only factor; the award considered financial sustainability and assessed the offerors’ ability to submit a cost-effective and innovative model that could meet or exceed the 16 objectives and evaluation factors outlined in FirstNet’s RFP.
In addition, FirstNet will advocate for public safety’s needs and hold the partner accountable to deliver services that public safety has asked for and expects.
Public Safety Expertise & Relationships
Customer Experience
Innovation
Security (Cyber, Application, & Network)
Telecommunications Expertise

6. AT&T Public Safety Heritage, Commitment, and Innovation

7. Transforming Public Safety Communications
Counties, Cities,
Tribal, Rural
COMMUNITIES
50 states
5 territories
& DC
ACROSS IN
Police, Fire, EMS,
911, others
FirstNet - Dedicated to Excellent Customer Experience (CX)
MODERNIZED
Innovative apps and large devices ecosystem
Network improvements and upgrades over 25 years
Multi-layered, proven, cybersecurity and network security solutions
PRIORITIZED
Emergency communications receive highest Quality Priority & Preemption
Rapid deployment of network
Instant nationwide coverage leveraging existing infrastructure
SPECIALIZED
Nationwide coverage with access to deployables
Aggressive pricing for public safety
Dedicated 24/7/365 public safety helpdesk
Transforming the future of public safety communications
(Goal of slide: who benefits and high level description of solution, focusing on modernizing, prioritizing and specializing features)
This network will give first responders their very own mobile communications platform with total priority and preemption
The partnership will deliver the specialized features that public safety has asked for from the Network: such as
priority; resiliency; rapid buildout; robust coverage and 24/7 dedicated customer service tailored for public safety.
……so they know they have a connection to the network when they need it – 24/7 for daily and emergency communications.
It will deliver the modern, prioritized, specialized communications technology first responders need as they protect and serve our communities
And because emergencies and disasters don’t just happen in highly populous areas -- and in fact some of the nation’s worst disasters have been focused in rural areas – addressing rural deployment is critical to the success of FirstNet network.
And we must provide a network that evolves with technology, so public safety has at its fingertips the apps, devices and sheer strength of service it needs in life-threatening situations.
There is no end to the possibilities for innovation in public safety once we have the bandwidth and connection we need to support that innovation.

8. FirstNet Value Proposition
AVAILABILITY
FirstNet’s powerful broadband LTE network allows first responders to send and receive data, video, images, and text—without concerns about network congestion. FirstNet offers “true priority” and “ruthless preemption” when its needed.
OPERABILITY
FirstNet is a nationwide network that provides highly secure, reliable, operable communication between agencies, empowering information sharing across disciplines and jurisdictions, facilitating a dramatic increase in situational awareness.
INNOVATIVE
FirstNet fosters an ecosystem of innovation, enabling the delivery of actionable data through public safety applications and devices giving first responders advanced technologies they need to help save lives and keep communities safe.

9. Opt-In/Opt-Out: Making it Simple
Spring 2017
Late 2017
Fall 2017
Fall 2017
Spring 2017
Fall 2018
Est. Fall 2021
Opt-In Value
Immediate prioritized service available for public safety
No financial or operational risk by the State
Sustainable over 25 years
Nationwide coverage with dozens of domestic roaming partners + over 200 international roaming partners
Continuous network evolution
Opt-Out Challenges
Delays service to public safety
Assumption of financial and operational risk by the State
Maintain sustainability for 25 years (user fees/spectrum monetization)
Network interoperability/roaming challenges
Network upgrade costs and uncertainty X

10. State Responsibilities if Opting-Out
States still considering an Opt-Out approach should fully understand the complexity of deploying, maintaining, and evolving a competitive wireless network offering
Business Model
Network
Network Integration
Other
Major Services
Infrastructure Sharing
Spectrum Monetization
OSS / BSS
Rate Plans & Devices
Apps/Security
RFP/Contract Management
Revenue Model
Target Users
RAN
Coverage
Availability & Security
Roaming
Core D PS
BSS
OSS
Backhaul

11. State Plans Timeline
Timetable to next big Milestone: STATE PLANS DELIVERY
As you will see here, we are moving quickly to get to the State Plan governor decision
BEFORE the STATE PLAN
May 5: FirstNet released the State Plan Guidance Package
June 7-8: FirstNet hosts an in-person meeting for all SPOCs and up to 4 additional attendees from each state or territory to review key information in the State Plan Portal, as well as to review the process around the State Plans.
States and territories should be ready to submit the names of individuals who need full access to the State Plan Portal at this meeting.
FirstNet recommends members of the Governors’ staff be part of the State Plan review.  Additional users can be added after the portal is released.
STATE PLAN DELIVERY & REVIEW
June 19: FirstNet plans to release State Plans to all state and territories – to include the SPOCs and staff from Governor’s offices - via an online web portal.
States and territories will have up to 45 days to review and comment on the plan.
FirstNet will review all comments submitted by states and territories and make any necessary refinements it determines appropriate in conjunction with AT&T. We expect this to take up to 45 days.
Upon completion of FirstNet’s comment review process, FirstNet will provide official notice to the Governor (as well as inform the SPOC) of each state or territory of the completion of the requirements under the law to advance to the Governor’s decision and begin the official 90 day review period required, including:
The completion of the FirstNet RFP process; details of the proposed plan for buildout of the network in the state or territory via the State Plan; and NTIA funding levels for the state or territory as determined by NTIA.
Governors will have up to 90 days, as set forth in FirstNet’s enabling legislation, to make their decisions regarding the State Plans.  The State Plan Portal will include the letters to be leveraged by the Governor to indicate his/her desire to opt-in or opt-out.
Once the Governor approves the State Plan, or the 90 day review period lapses without any action by the Governor, FirstNet will begin offering services to public safety entities in the state or territory.
Among the key benefits that will be available to opt-in states or territories is that FirstNet will offer priority services on all AT&T LTE bands to public safety entities.
FirstNet plans to offer preemption services by the end of the year.
If the Governor does not indicate a decision within those 90 days, the state or territory will default to opt-in, and FirstNet will deploy the state or territory’s Radio Access Network (RAN).
ACCELERATED OPTION for STATES THAT WANT TO MOVE QUICKLY
Based on our interactions with states and territories, we’ve heard some states and territories express a desire to move more quickly with the Governor’s decision. As such, we’ve included an option to allow states and territories the highest level of flexibility within the process.
Any time after the State Plans release via the State Plan Portal (expected June 19), if a state or territory indicates it would like to make its decision regarding the State Plan (i.e. opt in or opt out), FirstNet will officially notify the Governor (as well as inform the SPOC) of the completion of the requirements under the law to advance to the Governor’s decision, and begin the official 90 day review period required under law, including
The completion of the FirstNet RFP process; details of the proposed plan for buildout of the network in the state or territory via the State Plan; and funding levels for the state or territory as determined by NTIA (assuming NTIA has made such funding level information available).
Notifying the Governor of the completion of these requirements and the official delivery of the State Plan starts the 90 day decision period under FirstNet’s enabling legislation for each Governor to make his or her decision regarding the State Plans. 
We are delivering on our promise from the early days of FirstNet that the states will have the opportunity to review the State Plan before its official notice to the Governor
We are confident that the solution that we will deliver to the states will provide the best coverage, capacity, and services at a compelling cost point
Opt In: This is also a low-risk option that will support faster delivery of services to the state’s public safety community and help create an interoperable,
highly secure, sustainable nationwide network for public safety.
Opt out: States will assume all technical, operational and financial risks and responsibilities related to building their own RAN for the next 25 years.
Either way – whether state opts in or out - FirstNet will work to ensure the State is successful with their decision
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12. Thank You!