U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Those serving in public safety – such as doctors, nurses, EMTs, law enforcement officers, fire protection personnel and EMS providers are eligible for FirstNet.

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Ways to sign up

Sign up online or in person

  • Sign up online

    It’s easy to get started. Just provide affiliation code (VETERANS1ST2) to confirm your FirstNet eligibility and complete your profile.

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  • Sign up in store

    Visit an AT&T store with your affiliation code (VETERANS1ST2), a valid state-issued ID and valid employer-issued ID to get started.

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Discover the power of FirstNet

When we say we’re here for you, you can count on it

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  • First Priority®

    Responders using FirstNet remain first in line with priority access to network capacity at all times.

     

    No throttling

    There is no throttling for FirstNet users anywhere in the country.

     

    Near-real-time data

    Enhance your situational awareness for split-second decisions using innovative apps and devices driven by near-real-time data.

     

    Dedicated support

    As a FirstNet customer, you'll have access to technical support and security monitoring 24x7x365.

7M+ FirstNet connections

The only dedicated communications platform in the country that brings first responders always-on, 24x7 priority and preemption.

Over 2.99M square miles of coverage

~30,000 agencies across the country are already taking advantage of the benefits FirstNet provides.

Dedicated fleet of 180+ assets

Public safety agencies have access to a nationwide, dedicated fleet of portable cell sites - including Satellite Cell on Light Trucks and Compact Rapid Deployables.

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