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The book covers the evolution of National Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN): its planning, design of network and services, deployment, operations and enhancements. It contains the technical details of the NPSBN and services accessible to public safety personnel over a dedicated and secure LTE/5G network.
List of contents
I. Advent of FirstNet National Public Safety Broadband Network 1. Driving Force for an Advanced National Public Safety Network 2. FirstNet Authority - Organizational Structure 3. Public and Private Hand-Shake for Public Safety NPSBN
II. Evolution of National Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) 4. Charter, Strategies and Scope of NPSBN 5. The FNA National Public Safety Broadband Network 6. NPSBN Radio Access Network (RAN) 7. PSBN Core Network 8. NPSBN Transport Network 9. The FirstNet Services 10. NPSBN Quality of Service and Performance 11. Satellite Networks and NPSBN Deployable 12. NPSBN in the Caribbean Territories of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands 13. NPSBN in Pacific Territories 14. Rural Partners Networks and NPSBN Interoperability 15. NPSBN Devices 16. The NPSBN Security and Data Privacy 17. FN Operations and Emergency Management
III. NPSBN Future Innovations, Opportunities and Challenges in Public Safety 18. NPSBN Operational Innovations and Interoperability
About the author
Dr. Madhu S. Singh is an internationally recognized educator, innovator, and seasoned leader in public safety telecommunications, with a distinguished career spanning research, product management, program management and global consulting. As President of StarTech Global Consulting, he has spearheaded advancements in 4G/5G networks, ensuring robust emergency communication systems for first responders. His expertise in network security, compliance, and interoperability has played a pivotal role in shaping public safety broadband frameworks.
Madhu held leadership positions at AT&T, Verizon, and Bellcore/Telcordia and brings a wealth of hands-on experience in developing critical communication infrastructure. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. and master's degree in systems engineering, supplemented by a PMP certification and a Mini-MBA. A passionate advocate for public safety innovation, he has contributed to global standards and policies aimed at strengthening emergency response networks. His work bridges technical precision with strategic vision, making complex network architectures accessible to policymakers and industry professionals. Beyond his technical expertise,
Madhu is committed to educating future leaders, fostering collaboration between public safety agencies and technology sectors. Since 2012, he has been instrumental in architecting, developing, and deploying the National Public Safety Broadband Networks (NPSBN) utilizing the dedicated spectrum B-14 to enable first responders to have access to a secure network anywhere anytime. He also worked on expanding the NPSBN in rural areas across 50 states, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Island, and US territories in Guam, American Samos, and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.
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Handbook of National Communication Networks for Public Safety offers a comprehensive exploration of mission-critical communications. Through this work, he aims to empower first responders, industry experts, students and trainees with insights that enhance emergency response capabilities worldwide.
