AT&T Executives Discuss Recent Storms, Other Issues, With Pai, Other Commissioners
AT&T officials led by Senior Vice President Joan Marsh updated Chairman Ajit Pai and other commissioners on the carrier’s response to Maria (see 1709290050) and other recent storms. “We discussed AT&T’s efforts to prepare for and respond to Hurricanes Harvey,…
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Irma, and Maria,” said a filing in docket 17-79 on the Pai sit-down. “We also discussed the challenges associated with the restoration of service in Puerto Rico, most notably the logistical issues associated with the transport of communications equipment and personnel to Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.” In meetings with Commissioner Brendan Carr and Mike O’Rielly, the executives discussed the storms, plus 5G and the need for high-frequency spectrum. A meeting with Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel included a discussion of FirstNet, which just gave governors 90 days to decide whether to participate (see 1709290040). “AT&T is committed to the success of FirstNet and building the first nationwide public safety broadband network,” a filing said. “AT&T is still actively answering questions for states that have not elected to opt-in to FirstNet and starting the build process for states that have opted in.”