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Making mindfulness a part of your everyday operation
“Responders have a direct line to what is happening in the community. We don’t get the call because people are having a great time.”
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Connecting New Mexico first responders battling wildfires
FirstNet, Built with AT&T is providing public safety agencies and first responders battling the Calf Canyon-Hermit’s Peak and Cerro Pelado fires.
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New mission-ready solutions launch to enhance first responders' emergency response
We are public safety's partner. And we're the only wireless carrier that backs first responders with their own network built precisely to keep them ready, no matter the mission.
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Addressing the unique stressors facing corrections officers
… studies show that correctional officers face some of the same physical and mental health issues as others in public safety.
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Lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 Pandemic dramatically changed the way the world functioned. People had to find new ways to adapt to changing situation.
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Now covering more first responders than any network in the country
America’s public safety network surpasses 2.81 million square miles, expands first responder access to 5G and strengthens commitment to mission-ready infrastructure.
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FirstNet cell sites launching nationwide to support public safety
FirstNet gives first responders – and those critical to their mission – a purpose-built experience they can’t get anywhere else.
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FirstNet supports first responders at the Big Game
We are public safety’s partner. And we’re the only wireless carrier that backs first responders with their own network built precisely to keep them ready, no matter the mission.
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FirstNet and O2X collaborate to promote healthy hearts among first responders
Eat, Sweat, and Thrive your way to optimal heart health
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Lessons learned from the FirstNet® Health and Wellness Coalition
For public safety, few things are more important than the lives of first responders and the people they serve day in, and day out. These are the men and women who run toward...
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Helping connect first responders after devastating tornado outbreak
While every disaster is different, there is one constant: the brave women and men on the frontlines who respond and restore the communities they serve.
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Suicide prevention awareness critical for public safety - especially during the holiday season
One of our driving visions of FirstNet Health and Wellness is that caring is a critical component to building the FirstNet community. Caring for...
February 12, 2022
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FirstNet surpasses 2.8 million connections
More than 18,500 public safety agencies and organizations, accounting for more than 2.8 million connections nationwide, are now on FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – the only nationwide communications...
December 11, 2021
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U.S. Air Force chooses FirstNet for public safety communications Across 15 bases
The agreement struck with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) provides for the delivery of FirstNet connectivity for 21 years.
October 7, 2021
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Tribal first responders and mental well-being: An invisible minority
Tribal first responders don’t often get to take part in the conversation when it comes to mental health resources.
October 19, 2021
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Responding to the problem of suicide in public safety
September 2, 2021
First responders are at a higher risk for suicide than the general population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Expanding our support for first responder health and wellness
September 23, 2021
First Net has announced another collaboration with The Quell Foundation, which provides more resources to help first responders who struggle with mental health.
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Los Angeles Fire Department and County Department of Public Health using FirstNet® to improve public safety communications
August 5, 2021
Safe environment engineering and FirstNet expand first responder capabilities to better serve the city and county of Los Angeles
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Mental health apps, FirstNet® App Catalog an invaluable resource for first responder mental health
August 10, 2022
mHealth is the evolutionary progress of traditional desktop or telephone healthcare services to the realm of mobile, handheld, and wearable technologies.
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Creating connections for first responders battling Oregon’s Bootleg Fire
August 3, 2021
FirstNet®, Built with AT&T has deployed dedicated portable network assets (SatCOLTs) to provide fire fighters and other crew members with the dedicated connectivity and always...
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Enhancing public safety situational awareness, interoperability and security capabilities
August 5, 2021
FirstNet®, Built with AT&T* is continuing to spur innovation for public safety, introducing 4 new solutions in collaboration with...
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Expanding the FirstNet fleet to serve public safety
June 28, 2021
100+ portable assets – including new communications vehicles and micro SatCOLTs – support first responders during 2021 wildfire and hurricane seasons.
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Recognizing and addressing burnout before it burns you
July 7, 2021
The World Health Organization defines burnout as an occupational phenomena that results from unmanaged chronic workplace stress.
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"Man's Best Friend" comes to FirstNet®
June 14, 2021
To support public safety on the front lines, FirstNet, Built with AT&T is introducing "ROG the Dog" animal-assisted therapy.
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Three secrets about post-traumatic stress
June 14, 2021
Stress is a normal response. In fact, the stress response can be a protective factor in the face of life-threatening events.
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FirstNet & 5G: An experience unlike anything else for America’s first responders
April 1, 2021
Bringing public safety the only nationwide network with comprehensive, tower-to-core encryption; AT&T launches FirstNet Health & Wellness Coalition.
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The FirstNet© Health and Wellness Program: A commitment to addressing first responder needs
May 31, 2021
To engage in support responder health and wellness, AT&T established the FirstNet Health and Wellness Coalition in October of 2020.
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Join us and Carry The Load to honor our military heroes
May 13, 2021
Carry The Load inspires Americans to actively honor our nation’s heroes by remembering the ultimate sacrifice made by our military, veterans, first responders and their families.
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Response Operations Group: The mission critical team connecting you to the information you need
May 13, 2021
When you need in-building communications for an emergency, FirstNet has a cache of CellFi GoRed repeaters that can provide 15,000 square feet of coverage up to...
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Officer health in the black law enforcement community
April 15, 2022
In the public safety community, we know that first responders face unique health risks as a result of keeping our communities safe, healthy, and whole.
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Making first responder health and wellness a top priority
April 1, 2022
Nothing is more important than the lives of first responders and the people they serve day in, and day out. These are the men and women who run toward emergencies.
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FirstNet Messaging – Your new dedicated messaging service
March 22, 2022
Starting April 1, 2021, FirstNet® customers have access to a new and exclusive messaging app dedicated to public safety.
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Find out how FirstNet verified and certified apps are helping test, treat and trace COVID-19
March 22, 2022
Your agency has faced one new challenge after another in response to the pandemic. COVID-19 testing.
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FirstNet® supports vaccine distribution efforts across the U.S.
March 19, 2022
Public safety agencies, local and state governments, and healthcare organizations using FirstNet are helping to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine efficiently and effectively.
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Finding balance: How women first responders manage stressors of work, family and career
March 18, 2022
All first responders experience a mental burden from the work they do in public safety. But there is a special burden on women public safety servants.
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Behind the scenes: How new mission-driven solutions for FirstNet® came together
March 12, 2021
We have a job that's focused on developing technology that matters - technology that can potentially help save lives. And when you have a job like that - that you truly enjoy - it's no longer a job.
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The importance of the Chief's health
February 16, 2021
Those in high-stress careers have a lower life expectancy than the general population. Leaders can take a toll...
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FirstNet cell sites launching nationwide to support public safety
February 04, 2022
FirstNet gives first responders – and those critical to their mission – a purpose-built experience they can’t get anywhere else. That includes dedicated coverage and capacity, when and where they need it.
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FirstNet surpasses 2.71 million square miles supporting more than 2 million connections
February 22, 2021
Added Nearly 100,000 Square Miles in 2020, Helps Narrow Rural Digital Divide; Los Angeles Police Department and Cambridge Public Safety Agencies Sign Up for America’s Public Safety Network
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Addressing school safety needs with FirstNet-approved applications
February 15, 2021
As attendance in our nation’s public schools starts to rebound, demands for school safety are gaining traction.
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Creating your FirstNet profile gives you access to so much more
February 15, 2021
Setting up your FirstNet® device is easy – juice it up, put in your FirstNet SIM, and start your shift.
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FirstNet: Making the big plays to support public safety
February 4, 2021
It’s a little-known secret within the first responder community that pro football’s big game each year is actually a massive public safety event.
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New mission-ready tools for your communications needs
January 26, 2021
FirstNet brings first responders innovative mission-ready communications tools
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Upcoming webinars provide insight into FirstNet Verified and Certified™ Apps
January 26, 2021
Our 2021 FirstNet App Webinars will include firsthand accounts from agency leaders. These leaders will share how their agencies and communities benefit from FirstNet apps.
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How first responders can avoid common mistakes as you set 2021 goals
January 07, 2021
4 common mistakes as we kick off the new year – and how first responders can avoid them.
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FBI expands its use of FirstNet
December 15, 2020
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is expanding its use of FirstNet, signing up for additional FirstNet capabilities to support the FBI’s day-to-day and emergency operations in in agreement valued at approximately $92 million.
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7 things first responders can teach you about holiday resilience
December 10, 2020
First responders are a tough breed – equipped with unique traits that allow them to run towards problems, rather than away from them. And many people see them as heroes because of these characteristics that make them who they are.
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Supporting delivery of essential aid to Tribes affected by COVID-19
December 08, 2020
Supporting National Tribal Emergency Management Council’s delivery of essential aid to Tribes affected by COVID-19
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Connecting San Antonio first responders every day, in every emergency
November 22, 2020
San Antonio first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications with FirstNet – the only nationwide, high-speed broadband communications platform dedicated...
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The apps you need for the job you do
November 19, 2020
The general public has gotten used to digital bots and high-tech data algorithms anticipating what we “need” before we do.
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Providing Atmos Energy vital support in aftermath of Hurricane Laura
November 17, 2020
In the midst of one of the worst hurricane seasons on record, COVID-19 and other natural disasters, like wildfires this summer and tornadoes earlier this year, even the best emergency response plans are put to the test.
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Alamo area sees significant benefits of FirstNet
November 16, 2020
As early adopters of FirstNet, the City of San Antonio and Bexar County have seen firsthand the benefits of this specialized communications platform.
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FirstNet expands across New York to advance public safety communications capabilities
September 23, 2020
New infrastructure will also improve connectivity for area residents and visitors; public safety’s network supports COVID-19 emergency response.
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FirstNet expands across New Jersey
July 20, 2020
New Jersey’s first responders are getting a major boost in their wireless communications with the addition of new, purpose-built FirstNet cell sites and other network enhancements statewide.
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AT&T expands LTE coverage to support FirstNet and AT&T subscribers
March 12, 2020
Now covering more than 2.61 million square miles of the nation, we are aggressively expanding the LTE coverage area for the FirstNet public safety communications platform.
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Helping keep public safety connected ahead of the Big Game
January 31, 2020
While all eyes are on pro football’s big championship game in Miami, members of the FirstNet team huddled with public safety...
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Network expansion continues with new cell site builds.
January 21, 2020
New coverage will help advance public safety, improve connectivity for area residents and visitors.
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More than 100 FirstNet Ready devices and 100 approved apps in the FirstNet App Catalog
December 17, 2019
Public safety agencies on FirstNet now have access to more than 100 FirstNet Ready™ devices and 100 approved apps in the FirstNet App Catalog.
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New FirstNet cell site launches continue to bring public safety a critical infrastructure upgrade
September 24, 2019
New FirstNet cell site launches continue to bring public safety a critical infrastructure upgrade
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FirstNet Passes 750,000 Connections
August 20, 2019
Performs faster than any commercial network...
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City of San José joins FirstNet to strengthen emergency response
June 25, 2019
Becomes First in the Country to Deploy FirstNet...
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IAFF joins FirstNet builder
June 21, 2019
AT&T to educate firefighters about FirstNet
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Siyata Mobile Launches FirstNet Ready™ Uniden UV350 4G/LTE
June 4, 2019
UV350 is the First In-Vehicle Mounted Phablet Tested and Approved for use on the AT&T Network and FirstNet
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FirstNet Crosses Half-a-Million Connections
May 10, 2019
Expands Coverage and Capacity in 600+ Markets Nationwide
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Taking FirstNet connectivity to new heights
May 10, 2019
Connectivity is going airborne. FirstNet has added...
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Medxcel Joins FirstNet
February 14, 2019
America’s Public Safety Communications Platform
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Communications support during Big Game
January 24, 2019
As the Atlanta area gets ready for one of the year’s biggest...
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FirstNet grows by 50,000 Square Miles of LTE...
January 18, 2019
FirstNet and AT&T subscribers got a big boost in wireless connectivity...
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FirstNet Users can get the fastest speeds possible...
December 13, 2018
Starting today, Cradlepoint's latest in-office and rugged in-vehicle...
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More than 3,600 public safety agencies now...
October 23, 2018
FirstNet has kept first responders connected through hurricanes Florence and Michael, and more More than 3,600
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New Public Safety Apps for FirstNet…
October 18, 2018
The FirstNet App Catalog is where FirstNet users can go to get innovative solutions tailored to them. Over the…
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FirstNet delivers for agencies responding to Hurricane Michael
October 15, 2018
We know how critical communications are to rescue and recovery efforts...
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Keeping customers and first responders…
October 11, 2018
Keeping our customers and first responders connected is our top priority. Especially during storms and natural…
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FirstNet delivers for agencies responding to…
September 19, 2018
Hurricane Florence has been putting your network to the test. FirstNet has been working across national, state and…
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Hacking for public safety gives developers…
September 19, 2018
Creating an app for first responders is unlike any app that LaTonya Williams says she’s ever created. "It’s not…
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FirstNet Authority, NTIA Announce Leadership…
September 5, 2018
It’s been an honor to work alongside Mike Poth as we’ve executed on public safety’s vision for a dedicated,…
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FirstNet Momentum: More Than 2,500 Public…
August 29, 2018
More than 2,500 public safety agencies across the country have joined FirstNet. This is nearly double the number…
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FirstNet helps to keep you connected
August 22, 2018
First responders need to have reliable communication. Especially when lives – perhaps even their own – are at risk…
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DeKalb Adopts New Technology to Fight Crime
August 08, 2018
The DeKalb County Office of Public Safety is one of the first large law enforcement jurisdictions in Georgia to…
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Acadian Ambulance Joins FirstNet – America’s…
August 06, 2018
Acadian Ambulance joined FirstNet, connecting its medics and ambulances to the nationwide public safety broadband…
NEWS ARTICLE
Cradlepoint LTE Network Solutions Certified…
August 06, 2018
Cradlepoint, the global leader in cloud-delivered 4G and 5G wireless network edge solutions, today announced, at…
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FirstNet Plans Emergency Drop Kits, Creating…
August 06, 2018
In an emergency, communication is critical to response efforts. That’s why former public safety officials and…
NEWS ARTICLE
FirstNet Simplifies Service Contracts with…
July 26, 2018
It’s now even easier for public safety to sign up for FirstNet service using NPPGov.
NEWS ARTICLE
FirstNet Momentum: Band 4 Added to More…
July 20, 2018
So far, Band 14 has been added to more than 2,500 sites across the country – with the process for 10,000+ more…
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Houston Tests Devices and Apps Using…
July 20, 2018
When the spotlight is on for a major national event like the Super Bowl, the opportunities to demonstrate cutting…
NEWS ARTICLE
Signal Mountain Police Department joins…
July 19, 2018
Press conference on AT&T FirstNet and our technology initiative
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FirstNet launches, giving police and…
June 25, 2018
The idea for FirstNet was long in gestation, beginning with the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, but has…
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FirstNet Momentum: More Than 1,000 Public…
June 21, 2018
More than 1,000 public safety agencies across 52 states and territories have joined FirstNet, nearly doubling the…
NEWS ARTICLE
Hey, Fresno County, welcome to FirstNet!
June 8, 2018
Fresno County is California's first to implement FirstNet.
NEWS ARTICLE
Kansas Fire Department is the first to…
May 2, 2018
Assistant Fire Chief Doherty discussing the benefits of being the first Kansas Fire Department to use the FirstNet…
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FirstNet Brings Additional Coverage and…
April 18, 2018
FirstNet Band 14 Deployment Underway to Further Enhance Emergency Response Across the State ST. CLOUD…
NEWS ARTICLE
Illinois Police Department Expands…
April 13, 2018
The Elwood (IL) Police Department announced that it is upgrading its technology upgrade with the FirstNet…
NEWS ARTICLE
GRPD subscribes to FirstNet, boosting first…
March 31, 2018
The Grand Rapids Police say they based their decision to join FirstNet on three factors...
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It's Official: Public Safety's Exclusive…
March 27, 2018
New FirstNet Core Brings Specialized Experience to Public Safety, Giving First Responders Capabilities They've…
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Clear Creek County Transforms Public Safety
February 19, 2018
The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office has become the first public safety agency in the state of Colorado to…
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Kansas Highway Patrol, Texas Sheriff's…
January 25, 2018
The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) has become the first public-safety agency in Kansas to subscribe to FirstNet,…
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