AT&T, FirstNet providing support for first responder communication during 2026 Men's World Cup

As first responders in metro Atlanta prepare for the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup, a major cell phone provider is making sure emergency personnel can stay connected. FirstNet, a partnership between the federal government and AT&T, was established by Congress after Sept. 11 to make sure emergency workers had reliable communication during emergencies. FirstNet will have a presence in all U.S. host cities during the World Cup. Mark Durr is part of the FirstNet Response Operations Group — a t