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Michigan Declines Alternatives, Opts in to FirstNet

Michigan opted in to FirstNet, declining Thursday to pursue alternative radio-access-network plans that the state collected in April through a request for proposals. It's the first of 14 states with an outstanding RFP or request for information that decided to…

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opt in; it’s the tenth state or territory overall to accept the AT&T plan. Rivada Networks remains the biggest challenger on lobbying states to opt out and build their own networks (see 1708010068). Lt. Gov. Brian Calley (R) said the effort will also enhance broadband availability in rural Michigan. “Much of the state of Michigan is rural in nature and presents many communication challenges,” said State Police Director Kriste Kibbey Etue. The Michigan Constitution allows the lieutenant governor to act as governor when the governor is out of state.