Back Solutions Solutions Industries Needs Healthcare Back Offers Offers Back What is FirstNet? FirstNet is the first and only network built with and for public safety; forged from the darkest moments in our nation’s history and continually innovating to support the future. Origin story Private-public partnership Forged in history, dedicated to public safety FirstNet was created after 9/11 to address critical communication challenges, providing public safety with reliable, secure connectivity. The 9/11 Commission Report called for a dedicated network to support those who protect our communities. In 2012, the FirstNet Authority was established, and in 2017, AT&T was selected to build and maintain the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network, today known as FirstNet. It’s your network First responders’ jobs demand more than commercial networks can provide. As public safety's network, FirstNet has the highest level of scrutiny and oversight by the federal government. This ensures public safety has a direct voice in their network with unprecedented transparency. This partnership drives public safety-centric innovations, such as a mandate to never throttle and 190+ dedicated portable cell sites – only available on FirstNet. Investment to support public safety Provides first responders with a reliable, high-performance network Band 14 Only FirstNet has dedicated spectrum when you need it, and enough capacity to support every first responder in the country. Nationwide 5G FirstNet gives first responders First Priority®, speed, low latency, reliability and the 5G connectivity they need to connect. Network enhancements FirstNet is expanding based on public safety’s direct feedback with a focus in rural, remote and tribal areas across the country. The FirstNet Promise Our commitment to you FirstNet delivers a reliable public safety program, helping to ensure first responders have priority access and uninterrupted connectivity during emergencies and is the only network mandated to never throttle public safety traffic. For disaster response, public safety has 190+ dedicated portable cell sites at their disposal. When the job becomes especially difficult, FirstNet provides a health and wellness program with peer-to-peer support. What is FirstNet? FirstNet, Built with AT&T is the only 5G network built with and for public safety. Created to address the communications challenges on 9/11, FirstNet provides reliable 5G* connectivity for first responders and essential workers that never competes with commercial traffic. FirstNet is the only provider mandated to never throttle speeds for first responders. First responders get always-on priority and preemption for calls, texts and data – not just in declared emergencies. *FirstNet 5G requires a compatible device and is not available everywhere. See firstnet.com/coverage for details. Who qualifies for FirstNet? FirstNet supports the entire emergency ecosystem, including first responders, healthcare and other critical personnel on one secure platform for seamless coordination. FirstNet is available to every first responder in the country – career or volunteer; federal, state, local or tribal; and urban, suburban or rural – and those who support them. Why is FirstNet the right choice for public safety? FirstNet is built specifically for public safety, offering unmatched reliability, security and accountability. It assures first responders’ mission-critical communications are protected with a dedicated network core and always-on priority and preemption across 5G, 4G and their own dedicated Band 14 spectrum. FirstNet is the largest network for public safety—reaching nearly 3 million square miles of coverage nationwide. That’s 200,000 square miles more on average than commercial networks and is the only network with deployable assets dedicated to public safety to maintain connectivity in the most challenging environments. Overseen by the federal government, FirstNet is designed to meet public safety’s unique needs and continually evolves based on their feedback. Unlike commercial networks, FirstNet delivers purpose-built solutions focused on helping save lives and supporting critical missions. Get started Agencies Get connected By clicking Submit, you consent to AT&T sending you email about FirstNet services, products and offers at the address you provide, even if you have previously opted out of receiving AT&T marketing emails. Email Subscription Form Sitemap Video Title We use cookies This site uses cookies and other tracking technologies. These help the site function better. They also help us improve it. This data gives us feedback on how you use our products and services, helps us develop promotional and marketing material more relevant to you, and allows us to connect you with apt content from third parties. Read more about cookies and how to manage your settings here. For information specifically applicable to users in the European Economic Area, please click here .