FirstNet® MegaRange™ improves connectivity and throughput of data services to our cellular towers using specialty devices. It can boost cellular transmission strength by up to 6x, so FirstNet subscribers can maintain critical connectivity throughout more of their areas of operation than ever before. FirstNet is the only network that affords public safety the ability to take advantage of the highest power available with Power Class 1 High Power User Equipment (HPUE).
- Improved uplink throughput by up to 100%
- Transmit at 1.25W - the strongest signal available in the US (other networks max out at 0.2W)
- Significantly increase Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity in rural and dense urban areas where there is a lack of broadband connectivity
- Enhanced building penetration on band 14 delivers a backhaul, that enables Wi-Fi and ethernet connectivity in difficult to reach places such as concrete buildings, elevators, basements, and parking garages
- Connect external devices, such as laptops and phones, to the FirstNet network using Ethernet or Wi-Fi
- Exclusively available on Band 14
Built for FirstNet MegaRange
FirstNet Trusted™ devices
Nextivity® SHIELD MegaFi (Mobile Kit)
For use in vehicles on land, over water or wherever the mission takes you.
- Band 14: 1.25W / All Other Bands: 0.2W; LTE only
- 1 x gigabit ethernet
- Includes Wi-Fi 5 router & 5-port ethernet
- Remote cloud management – no monthly fee
- Includes vehicle battery power cable and vehicular antenna
MSRP: $999
COMING SOON
Nextivity® SHIELD MegaFi 2 (Mobile Kit)
For use in vehicles on land, over water or wherever the mission takes you. Now with 5G, Dual SIM and an easy-to-read screen!
- B14/n14: 1.25W / all other bands: 0.2W; 5G + LTE
- Includes Wi-Fi 6 router & 2-port ethernet
- Remote cloud management – no monthly fee
- 1 physical SIM + 1 eSIM
- Includes vehicle battery power cable and vehicular HPUE antenna
MSRP: $1,399
Nextivity® SHIELD MegaFi (Fixed Kit)
For fixed use in command center, office, remote site, PSAP and IoT Applications.
- Band 14: 1.25W / all other bands: 0.2W; LTE only
- 1 x gigabit ethernet
- Includes Wi-Fi 5 router & 5-port ethernet
- Remote cloud management – no monthly fee
- Includes AC power cable, paddle antennas and GPS puck
MSRP: $999
COMING SOON
Nextivity® SHIELD MegaFi 2 (Fixed Kit)
For fixed use in command center, office, remote site, PSAP and IoT Applications.
- B14/n14: 1.25W / all other bands: 0.2W; 5G + LTE
- Includes Wi-Fi 6 router & 2-port ethernet
- Remote cloud management – no monthly fee
- 1 physical SIM + 1 eSIM
- Includes AC power cable, HPUE paddle antennas and GPS puck
MSRP: $1,399
Nextivity® SHIELD MegaGo
A purpose-built portable case solution for FirstNet® MegaRange™ powered by the AW12 HPUE modem.
- Band 14: 1.25W / all other bands: 0.2W; LTE only
- 1 x ethernet
- Remote cloud management – no monthly fee
- 12-Hour rechargeable battery
- Integrated Wi-Fi hotspot
- Integrated HPUE Parsec antennas
MSRP: $4,999
COMING SOON
Nextivity® SHIELD MegaGo 2
A purpose-built portable case solution for FirstNet® MegaRange™ powered by the MegaFi 2.
- B14/n14: 1.25W / all other bands: 0.2W; 5G + LTE
- 1 x ethernet
- Remote cloud management – no monthly fee
- 1 physical SIM + 1 eSIM
- 12-Hour rechargeable battery
- Integrated Wi-Fi hotspot
- Integrated antennas in lid
- Includes AC and DC power cables
MSRP: $6,299
Benefits
FirstNet MegaRange can improve coverage in a wide range of situations, such as:
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do other carriers offer MegaRange (HPUE)?
No, other carriers can only broadcast at a max of 0.2W. FirstNet MegaRange(1.25W) is an exclusive offering for Band 14.
Do I need specialized equipment to use FirstNet MegaRange?
Yes, HPUE is only available on the Nextivity Shield MegaFi (1 and 2) Fixed, MegaFi Mobile (1 and 2) or MegaGo (1 and 2).
What bands does FirstNet MegaRange work on?
Nextivity Shield MegaFi Fixed, MegaFi Mobile, and MegaGo will also work on other AT&T LTE bands. Nextivity Shield MegaFi Fixed 2, MegaFi Mobile 2 and MegaGo 2 will also work on other AT&T 5G and LTE bands.
Does MegaRange work anywhere FirstNet has Band 14 coverage?
Yes, including all 50 states, DC, PR, USVI, and territories.
Do I need any other equipment with MegaRange?
Nextivity SHIELD MegaFi (1 and 2, Mobile and Fixed Kit) include a wireless router and external antennas. Phones connected to these Wi-Fi routers can use Wi-Fi calling to take advantage of the extended range.
Do any external antennas work with MegaRange?
Only certain compatible antennas work with MegaRange. Nextivity SHIELD MegaFi (1 and 2, Mobile and Fixed Kit) and Nextivity SHIELD MegaGo (1 and 2) are bundled with their own antennas.
What are the differences between MegaFi 1 and MegaFi 2?
MegaFi 1 is an LTE-only AW12 MegaRange modem, with support for 1.25W on Band 14 and 0.2W on other AT&T LTE bands. It supports 1 SIM, and includes LTE/Wi-Fi 5/GPS antennas. It includes 5 x Ethernet Ports and LED status lights.
MegaFi 2 utilizes the Qualcomm SDX65 MegaRange modem, with support for 1.25W on Band 14 and n14 and 0.2W on other AT&T 5G and LTE bands. It supports 1 physical SIM and 1 eSIM, and includes 5G/LTE/Wi-Fi 6/GPS antennas. It also has 2 x PoE Ethernet Ports, and an LCD Screen.
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