AT&T announced today that it has expanded broadband capacity in Genesee County, with emphasis on improved service in Indian Falls and the Town of Pembroke.
In a statement, AT&T said this is the second new cell site constructed in Genesee County in the past year.
The expansion also helps improve FirstNet, a dedicated communications platform for first responders.
"FirstNet is built with AT&T in a public-private partnership with the First Responder Network Authority and is designed to help first responders in New York and across the country connect to the critical information they need – when they need it – so they can keep themselves and the communities they serve safer," an AT&T spokesman said.
FirstNet relies on Band 14, a nationwide, high-quality spectrum set aside by the government specifically for FirstNet.
"We look at Band 14 as public safety’s VIP lane. In an emergency, this band – or lane – can be cleared and locked just for FirstNet subscribers. When not in use by FirstNet subscribers, AT&T customers can enjoy Band 14’s added coverage and capacity," AT&T said.
