1. FirstNet Update Jessica Zufolo Federal Grants Strategy Director February 15, 2015

2. Our History & Mandate February 15, 2015 2 “Recommendation: Congress should support pending legislation which provides for the expedited and increased assignment of radio spectrum for public safety purposes….” 2004 2011 Association Supporting D-Block Reallocation National Governors Association National Association of Counties National League of Cities United States Conference of Mayors Council of State Governments International City/County Management Association National Conference of State Legislatures International Association of Chiefs of Police International Association of Fire Chiefs National Sheriffs’ Association Major Cities Chiefs Association Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association Major County Sheriffs’ Association Association of Public-Safety Communication Officials National Emergency Management Association International Association of Emergency Managers Police Executive Research Forum National Criminal Justice Association National Association of Police Organizations National Volunteer Fiore Council National Troopers’ Coalition National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives Association of Air Medical Services Advocated for Emergency Medical Services Emergency Nurses Association National Association of Emergency Medical Services Physicians National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians National Association of State Emergency Medical Service Officials National Emergency Medical Services Management Association American Probation and Parole Association National Association of Regional Councils

3. FirstNet Beginnings 3 2.22.12 FirstNet becomes law PL 112-96 GOVERNANCE THE LAW FUNDING $7B authorized to build the FirstNet network. Funded by spectrum auctions through 2022 The FirstNet Board has 15 members, including those with telecommunications and public safety backgrounds Each Governor appoints 1 Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and governing body to represent the state’s interests to FirstNet 40 member Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) advises FirstNet on public safety intergovernmental matters BAND CLASS (BC) 14 20MHz of bandwidth has been dedicated to public safety in the prime upper 700MHz frequency range February 15, 2015

4. FundingFunding The network is to be self-sustaining Planning and implementation funding is provided through spectrum auctions Funds available until Sept 30, 2022; funds that have not been obligated revert to the Treasury 4 PhaseFundsPurpose Planning $135 Million Grants to assist States/Territories with planning & implementation $7 Billion Implementation $2 Billion provided to start planning, designing and early implementation Remaining $5 Billion from spectrum auctions Growth / Sustainment Ongoing 1.Network User Fee (Service Plan) 2.Lease Fee for Excess Network Capacity 3.Core Network Access Fee 4.Lease Fee for Network Equipment / Infrastructure February 15, 2015

5. Current Roadmap Snapshot FirstNet created Network Buildout Released Strategic Roadmap Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) public scoping meetings Deliver state plan/ governor approval SPOC webinars Complete consultations Consultations Begin formal consultations Release comprehensive network RFI and SOO Release draft request for comprehensive network proposals 2 nd public notice and comment 1 st public notice and comment Release draft request for certain network equipment and services proposals February 15, 2015 5

6. FirstNet's Focus February 15, 2015 6

7. Public Notice & Comment Details The Notice sought comment on key topics including: –Network elements, including “core” and “RAN” –Network users, including “public safety entity,” “secondary” and other network users –Permitted services –RFP standards for “open, transparent, competitive” process –Definition of “Rural” and substantial rural coverage milestones –Existing infrastructure sharing –Fees, including covered leasing fees FirstNet has made no final determinations on these topics at this time. February 15, 2015 7 Highlights: Comment Period: Comment Period: 9/24/14 – 10/27/14 63 responses received 63 responses received Allows inputs from broad stakeholder group Allows inputs from broad stakeholder group Open & transparent process Open & transparent process All responses posted on www.regulations.gov All responses posted on www.regulations.govHighlights: Comment Period: Comment Period: 9/24/14 – 10/27/14 63 responses received 63 responses received Allows inputs from broad stakeholder group Allows inputs from broad stakeholder group Open & transparent process Open & transparent process All responses posted on www.regulations.gov All responses posted on www.regulations.gov

8. RFI Details 8 February 15, 2015 Highlights: Comment Period: Comment Period: 9/24/14 – 10/27/14 122 responses received 122 responses received Does NOT dictate a specific solution Does NOT dictate a specific solution Identifies objectives to encourage innovation Identifies objectives to encourage innovation Focuses on several key questions Focuses on several key questions Informs the FirstNet RFP strategy & requirements Informs the FirstNet RFP strategy & requirementsHighlights: Comment Period: Comment Period: 9/24/14 – 10/27/14 122 responses received 122 responses received Does NOT dictate a specific solution Does NOT dictate a specific solution Identifies objectives to encourage innovation Identifies objectives to encourage innovation Focuses on several key questions Focuses on several key questions Informs the FirstNet RFP strategy & requirements Informs the FirstNet RFP strategy & requirements The RFI asks respondents questions concerning: –Building, deploying, operating, and maintaining the nationwide public safety broadband network –End user pricing and financial sustainability –Speed to market –System hardening, reliability, and restoration –Priority and preemption –Opt-out Radio Access Network integration –Lifecycle innovation –Customer care and marketing * Download more detailed information at FirstNet.gov

9. Strengthen Our Relationship Provide FirstNet Updates Learn about State’s Unique Needs Discuss Next Steps Initial State Consultation Goals February 15, 2015 9

10. Key Inputs to FirstNet Design February 15, 2015 10 # of Users and Devices Application Usage Data Consumption # of Users and Devices Application Usage Data Consumption Capacity How Much? Where Needed (Objectives) Different Device Types Throughput levels Where Needed (Objectives) Different Device Types Throughput levels CoverageWhere? FirstNet Financial Team RFP Development/Evaluation Economic Modeling FirstNet Engineering Team RFP Development/Evaluation Core, RAN and Devices Nationwide Design

11. The State Plan State Plan Requirements Completion of the RFP process Document proposed build-out in the State Funding level for the State February 15, 2015 11

12. February 15, 2015 LEGEND 52 46 12 Pre/consultation conference call scheduled or closed Initial Consultation Checklist returned to FirstNet Initial Consultation meeting held with FirstNet All Received Initial Consultation Package from FirstNet GU PR AS HI MP / CNMI WA DC DE MD RI AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT FL GA ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WV WI WY VI 12 Initial Consultation meetings scheduled in 2015 PR StateUpcoming Meetings TX02/11-12/2015 DE02/19/2015 WY02/25/2015 AR03/04/2015 MA03/12/2015 NE03/18-19/2015 DC03/26/2015 SD04/01/2015 MO04/07/2015 NC04/23/2015 SC04/29/2015 HI08/12/2015 State Consultation Activities (as of February 4, 2015) 12

13. Outreach and Communications FirstNet.gov website –Fact Sheets –Blogs –Presentations –Upcoming speaking engagements and current events –Board meeting materials and webcast Social media presence –Twitter (@FirstNetGov) –Google+ (+FirstNetGov) –YouTube (FirstNetGov) –Flickr (FirstNetGov) –LinkedIn –RSS Feeds February 15, 2015 13

14. Thank You @FirstNetGov