World’s most powerful Wi-Fi Hotspot, Sonim MegaConnect, delivers superior connectivity for public safety on FirstNet

July 16, 2025

Key points 

• The ultra-portable and ruggedized MegaConnect – the smallest and most affordable high-powered user equipment (HPUE) on the market – is built to withstand the demanding conditions first responders face  
• The new Wi-Fi hotspot transmits 6x the power and is up to 2x faster than standard devices, providing better coverage in rural areas and dense urban buildings 
• Next-generation AirJet solid-state active cooling from Frore Systems unlocks full HPUE performance for the first time in a compact palm sized package.   
• And coming later this year, a new, portable dock from Parsec will give the MegaConnect more than double the reach. 

 With the new Sonim MegaConnect, the industry’s first ultra-portable 5G¹ HPUE mobile hotspot, public safety on FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – America’s only 5G network built with and for first responders – have a new way to stay connected on-the-go. 

Sonim Technologies designed the new MegaConnect to address the unique connectivity needs of mission-critical users, as a part of the FirstNet MegaRange™ HPUE portfolio. Giving public safety a mobile connectivity solution that delivers superior coverage to areas beyond the reach of traditional cellular networks, it has 6x the transmission power of standard hotspots because it runs on Band 14 – nationwide, high-quality spectrum set aside by the government specifically for FirstNet – and additional connectivity via AT&T 5G and LTE commercial spectrum bands. That means MegaConnect provides expanded coverage in remote areas and better penetrates through signal-blocking materials like glass, concrete and metal.  

One-third the size of other HPUE devices available today and easily able to fit in the palm of your hand, the MegaConnect allows first responders to stay connected – wherever the mission takes them. Currently, the most affordable HPUE on the market, it gives first responders the dependable, high-speed communications they need for now just $99.   

“As a brand trusted by the world’s most demanding users, reliability and ruggedness are at the heart of everything we build at Sonim,” said Chuck Becher, General Manager of North America and Chief Commercial Officer of Sonim Technologies. “The Sonim MegaConnect 5G Mobile Hotspot pushes the boundaries of mobile connectivity by blending high-power connectivity and true mobility into one device. It’s the only HPUE communication tool that can be battery-operated in a compact form factor that mission-critical teams can trust to keep them connected, no matter where duty calls.”

Unique, innovative capabilities  

Delivering up to twice the upload speed of standard devices, the MegaConnect empowers first responders to send critical data faster than ever before. From streaming live video feeds and high-resolution drone footage to setting up mobile command centers, public safety can have the lightning-fast upload speeds they need to send mission-critical data in the field.  

The MegaConnect is designed for durability and portability and built to ensure ease of deployment in any situation—whether during a natural disaster or inside an underground garage. Able to be easily carried or docked, the MegaConnect allows responders to easily take the mobile hotspot with them as an emergency evolves, providing connectivity for various devices when they’re needed the most. 

Plus, coming later this year, public safety will be able to double the MegaConnect’s 6x power boost to up to 12x with the new Parsec MegaReach™ Dock. With integrated high-gain antennas and advanced thermal management, this ultra-portable dock ensures first responders and field teams can carry next-generation connectivity wherever duty calls –without compromise.  

“FirstNet is built with and for first responders, and we have a mission like no other carrier to drive innovative public safety-centric connectivity solutions that meet their unique needs,” said Matt Walsh, AVP, FirstNet and NextGen 9-1-1 Products, AT&T. “Highly-portable and incredibly powerful, the MegaConnect is a game changer for first responders, whether they are handling an everyday emergency or a large-scale disaster.” 

Innovative, next-generation cooling capabilities inside the MegaConnect remove the heat created by the HPUE device, unlocking its full performance and making this mobile hotspot ideal for first responders on-the-go.  Until recently, the heat generated by HPUEs made true portability an impossibility. Now equipped with Airjet, a breakthrough solid-state active cooling chip from Frore Systems, the MegaConnect stays cool while keeping public safety connected – especially ideal for users, like first responders, who need communication anywhere anytime. And reliable, all-day battery performance, gives first responders uninterrupted connectivity for extended mission-critical responses. 

Beyond first responders and the public safety community on FirstNet, this solution is also available to utilities, financial institutions, remote data centers, transportation-related businesses, retail and other enterprises with remote-monitored infrastructure on the AT&T commercial network. When not in use by public safety on FirstNet, these enterprise entities can take advantage of the unique benefits of Band 14, including 6x the transmission power. 

Availability 

Beginning today, the Sonim MegaConnect is available exclusively through AT&T and FirstNet channels at an MSRP of $499, with a promotional price of $99* for a limited time. Learn more at firstnet.com/megarange.