Fischer emphasized that while FirstNet and AT&T have largely succeeded in providing critical communications to first responders, enhanced oversight and accountability are essential. “The network has become a communications lifeline,” Fischer said, urging Congress to act before February 2027 to ensure uninterrupted service for public safety agencies. “Congress made a bold decision to enhance public safety through a dedicated national network,” Agnew said. Cory Davis, vice president of Verizon Frontline, testified alongside representatives from FirstNet, AT&T, and APCO International. He argued that ensuring public safety communications are reliable, secure, and interoperable requires fair competition and innovation.