Itron has integrated its Intelligent Connectivity Suite with FirstNet, a high-speed US nationwide broadband communications platform for first responders. Itron has completed integrating an initial round of cellular-enabled products with FirstNet, with more to come.

Itron’s participation in the FirstNet Embedded IoT Program enhances the reliability and resiliency of Itron’s network offering. It provides priority access for utility and city critical infrastructure communications and applications.

“With this collaboration, we are helping Itron’s utility and smart city customers have access to prioritised connectivity, so they are prepared to face the…”

By integrating FirstNet Embedded IoT service into mission-critical products – such as network devices, wireless routers, wearable devices, utility and energy management devices – companies like Itron streamline communications into a unified product. The FirstNet Embedded IoT Program works with over 75 providers who offer a portfolio of public safety solutions integrated with FirstNet connectivity.

“Itron is proud to join the FirstNet Embedded IoT Program and offer a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our utility and city customers. It’s no question that natural disasters are on the rise and utilities and cities need to maintain robust network connectivity to respond and recover rapidly,” said John Marcolini, senior vice president of Networked Solutions at Itron. “We are at the forefront of the industry with the integration of FirstNet for utilities. One of our goals at Itron is to deliver powerful connectivity to support multiple business outcomes in a single offering. From LTE to 5G and now FirstNet, our customers can rely on the integrated Itron network with the best connectivity options that suit their needs.”

“With this collaboration, we are helping Itron’s utility and smart city customers have access to prioritised connectivity, so they are prepared to face the unexpected while keeping their communities safe,” said Matt Walsh, AVP – FirstNet Program at AT&T and NextGen 9-1-1 Products, AT&T. “This allows us to further our mission to deploy, operate, maintain and enhance the only nationwide wireless platform dedicated to public safety and the extended community that support public safety response.”