T-Mobile Wants Even More Oversight for FirstNet Authority

WASHINGTON, April 30, 2026 – T-Mobile is asking lawmakers to increase Commerce Department oversight of, and ensure no additional spectrum or federal cash goes to, the nationwide first responder network operated by AT&T.

The network is managed by the First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet Authority, which will expire in February 2027 unless Congress reauthorizes it. The House passed a bill that would do so earlier this month, led by Reps. Jennifer McClellan , D-Va., and Neal Dunn , R-Fla.

The House bill would increase the Commerce Department’s oversight over FirstNet Authority, requiring Commerce clearance before the FNA board could take certain actions, but wouldn’t make changes to AT&T’s contract.

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