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AT&T Invests $1 Billion to Expand FirstNet Network

4/1/2026

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On March 31, 2026, AT&T Inc. announced a $1 billion investment to expand FirstNet.
The investment aims to deliver $1 billion in cost savings through reduced rates.
AT&T Inc. has managed the FirstNet federal emergency network since winning a 25-year contract in 2017.
The arrangement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order directing agencies to review contracts, per the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

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Story summary

On March 31, 2026, AT&T Inc. announced a $1 billion investment to expand FirstNet.
The investment aims to deliver $1 billion in cost savings through reduced rates.
AT&T Inc. has managed the FirstNet federal emergency network since winning a 25-year contract in 2017.
The arrangement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order directing agencies to review contracts, per the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).