Mission Critical reports that the agreement is only valid if California opts in to the FirstNet-AT&T state plan. California has not announced an opt in or out decision yet. In addition, LA-RICS may continue to work to secure approval from NTIA for remaining BTOP funds for round two of the LA-RICS public safety broadband network.
The agreement requires AT&T to take over operation and maintenance of the LA-RICS network no later than July 1, 2018. If that occurs, LA-RICS would not enter a year two maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions, saving the authority $3 million.