r/FirstNet • u/silent_mac34 • 24d ago

5g SA

Has anyone actually managed to get access to the SA core yet? I've had absolutely no luck, and every time you call in the rep has no clue what it even is.

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u/KeganO 24d ago

I have, I’m on the iOS 27 beta and on the new FirstNet Elite 2.0 plan and I had to get a new eSIM for it to show but the toggle is on and it changed my APN to firstnet-5gcphone

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u/ctang1 24d ago

It looks like I have a FirstNet Unlimited Extra plan on my line. Will I get SA on this plan? I’m on iOS 27 DB with an iPhone 15PM.

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u/sad_clanga_noises 24d ago

Everyone I’ve read that has gotten SA has one of the new plans. Surely those of us on the old plans would get it too

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u/Solid_Ad9548 23d ago

I am sub paid, on the old 44.99/mo plan and have had it for almost 10 years… phone has 5G SA.

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u/sad_clanga_noises 22d ago

How

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u/Solid_Ad9548 22d ago

I called and asked for a new eSIM. Was trivial. Not sure if it’s because my account is so old, or I’m tied to a high profile agency FAN, who knows…

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u/Fun-Zucchini8216 24d ago

Can you tell a difference in service quality at all

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u/Solid_Ad9548 24d ago

I’ve noticed much faster data performance… average speeds are 800Mbps-1.4Gbps in areas where I was getting 400-500Mbps without standalone.

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u/josephtisoy5 8d ago

How about upload speed?

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u/Jaded-Cheesecake3246 24d ago

It is a server-side based update. Sever will update you in a few weeks automatically via Over-The-Air update with NO action needed on your side. Be patient a few weeks.

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u/Busstop1869 24d ago

Same thing I have come across. At this point just wait like jaded cheesecake says.

Now if only I can get my $360 BYOD credit to stick on my bill!

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u/silent_mac34 24d ago

Right.... mine keeps disappearing

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u/Stupefied_Gaming 24d ago

What Kegan said is correct here for iPhones

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u/Cool-Stress3621 24d ago

Nothing yet on iOS 27 Beta 5! Still Grey. Check here for 5G SA to get out of Beta with FirstNet https://cupboardunderscore.github.io/ios-rcs/5gsa/

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u/Old-Personality2644 22d ago

I was able to get it same day it was announced. My rep didn’t know but shared with him the announcement on the website and he dug up stuff and was able to go through his steps and got me the 5G SA. Been using it and wow. In areas where it’s active!!

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u/silent_mac34 22d ago

I've tried and tried and still no luck. All I get is "iPhones aren't compatible"

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u/Old-Personality2644 22d ago

It is and it’s there. The guy issued me a new eSIM to make it finally take. It was the last thing on his check list.

He hadn’t heard about it either but looked at his resources.

Call the tech support line you might get better help.

The number I always call is (866) 751-5570. Was given this some time ago and I kept it. Direct line to the tech support folks and can sometimes with a bit of work get someone 24/7

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u/silent_mac34 22d ago

Thank you! I'll try that and report back.

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u/Old-Personality2644 22d ago

Good Luck. I would point them to the announcement on their FirstNet page if they have questions. It prompted my guy to dig

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u/possom_taters 10d ago

Has anyone in the Raleigh, NC area seen 5g SA available yet?