South Dakota Opts in to FirstNet

South Dakota is modernizing communications technology for its first responders. Today, Governor Dennis Daugaard announced his decision to accept the First Responder Network Authority* and AT&T** plan to deliver a wireless broadband network to the state's public safety community. FirstNet will bring advanced tools to help South Dakota's first responders save lives and protect communities.

"We deal with our fair share of severe weather and natural disasters in South Dakota. Our first responders need to have access to communication technologies that work whenever and wherever needed," Gov. Daugaard said. "FirstNet will create a single, interoperable system across our state to aid first responders in protecting citizens."

https://www.firstnet.gov/news/south-dakota-transform-communications-public-safety