Enhanced coverage and capabilities for today, tomorrow and beyond.
FirstNet is the only network built with and for first responders
It is the only dedicated communications platform in the country that brings public safety:
As public safety’s network partner, FirstNet moved quickly to bring more coverage, boost capacity and drive new capabilities for first responders and the communities they serve – rural, urban and tribal.
5G built for public safety
FirstNet will deliver end-to-end mobility solutions from connectivity fundamentals to the latest in 5G technologies. We’re hard at work upgrading the FirstNet network core, setting the stage for reliable, secure 5G. The upgrades are built with and for first responders to help ensure we meet the needs of public safety. The upgrades support increased capacity and reduced latency with much higher throughput speeds.
What 5G with FirstNet means for you
-
Speed
Improved speed for uploading, downloading, streaming, and sharing content.
-
Low latency
Faster response times for mission critical applications.
-
Reliability
Trusted network that intuitively manages traffic so talk, text, and data, works on ordinary – and extraordinary - days.
-
Innovation
Enable new purpose-built technology to help make communities safer and save lives.

Purpose-built enhancements
Uniting the unmatched benefits of FirstNet with the future promises of 5G can unlock a whole new world of public safety potential.
As it does today, the FirstNet network will intuitively manage traffic so that public safety has the ultimate user experience – sending the data through the best route. That could be 5G or it could be 4G LTE with priority and preemption for first responders.

5G+
5G+ provides even faster 5G service, enabling new experiences and improved connectivity. 5G+ is available in select innovation zones and airports in over 20 states across the US. To see if your device is compatible with the FirstNet 5G+ network, check the details for your device.
“As the largest juvenile probation department in Texas, it is essential our teams in the field have not only reliable communications, but connectivity built and designed specifically for public safety. And that’s exactly what FirstNet is. Being a part of the FirstNet 5G+ trial in Houston has given our team a glimpse into the future of what next-generation technology can provide for our first responders and the communities we serve, and we look forward to seeing public safety’s network continue to advance for years to come.
Leroy Barrera,
Administrator of Information Technology,
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department
Explore 5G+
5G+ for FirstNet requires compatible plan and device. 5G+ may not be available in your area.
See how other responders are using FirstNet
Subscribe to the FirstNet Newsletter today!
By clicking Submit, you consent to AT&T sending you email about FirstNet services at the address you provide, even if you have previously opted out of receiving AT&T marketing emails.
By clicking Submit, you consent to AT&T sending you email about FirstNet services at the address you provide, even if you have previously opted out of receiving AT&T marketing emails.