In 2017, AT&T decided to help the US government build a dedicated network for first responders called FirstNet. Federal regulators are now considering awarding more spectrum to FirstNet but
The project was estimated to require an injection of as much as $47 billion during the first 10 years alone. That's why, it was decided to create a a self-funding network that would generate revenue from subscription fees from first responders and the sale of excess capacity to AT&T's commercial customers.AT&T and its allies now want more wireless frequencies for FirstNet and some public safety agencies want the Federal Communications Commission to assign the 4.