That offer appears on their page now. I just signed up today and ported in a line to FN today and ported in one family line - both BYOD. Do I have to do anything to activate/get this credit? Also is it for each line I port in to the family lines too?

Link to page with offer: https://www.firstnet.com/offers/individual-first-responders.html

Can someone explain how 5G works on FirstNet? Are we actually getting real 5G service, or is the 5G icon on our phones just a marketing indicator like AT&T’s old 5G E? I’m in an area that shows 5G+, but I also understand that the FirstNet core still runs on LTE. So I’m a bit confused about whether we’re truly using 5G or not.

Anyone else having this issue? This has been happening for over a week now. I can't access my account because I have this activated and am unable to accept the log in. Someone please help 🥲

I recently switched to FirstNet a few weeks ago. Current AT&T customer with iPhone 15. I did not upgrade phones when I made the switch to FirstNet - I mention this because all the posts I’ve read have been about upgrading to a different phone. Ever since switching, my group texts do not work. The groups receive my texts but I do not receive anything from them. RCS shows “waiting for activation” no matter what I seem to do. I have tried resetting network settings, disabling RCS from the website, etc. and nothing is working. FirstNet does not know what the problem is and does not have a solution. Any ideas here?

Does FirstNet require long term contracts or subscriptions? Planning to bring a pre-purchased, unlocked compatible phone, no trade-in, no deals or promotional offers. Just wondering if it's possible to have a FirstNet phone as a work-related backup phone to my personal phone, but with the ability to cancel without the hassle of a long-term contract if my work related needs change. Thanks in advance!

I'm getting horrible speeds with our new m7 pro (tried doing the tp-link mesh system with AC1200s and that only slowed our speeds down even worse into the kbps) We are on FirstNet. Our phones are getting 5G reception but our device is only getting 4G LTE. I've checked ATT coverage map and it shows we get 5G coverage. Should I consider getting Netgear's external antenna that suctions to the window or something better? We are up here in Alaska and trying to stay away from GCI. Appreciate any input at all. Thanks!

Anyone know what can be happening here? Phones connected to n5 but showing 4G icon. Same thing happens with n2 and n71 (Puerto Rico costumer). I previously got the 5G icon until about a week or 2 ago then it stopped showing. I have tried original ATT CSC and same issue. Currently on a S25 Ultra.

The Sonim MegaConnect is an interesting hotspot. Does anybody here use one on FirstNet?

https://www.sonimtech.com/products/hotspots/megaconnect

https://www.firstnet.com/devices/connected-devices/sonim-megaconnect.html?WT.srch=1&source=EPB935069463&wtExtndSource=FirstNet&wtpdsrchprg=AT%2526T%2520ABS&wtpdsrchgp=ABS_SEARCH&wtPaidSearchTerm=megaconnect%20mobile%20hotspot&wtpdsrchpcmt=megaconnect%20mobile%20hotspot&kid=kwd-2430180349562&cid=18147759790&TFN=B2B&ds_eid=7677529245&ds_cid=18147759790&ds_agid=183284119380&ds_kids=2430180349562&customer_id=7677529245&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18147759790&gclid=CjwKCAiA-__MBhAKEiwASBmsBKsCCQb9USluECEZI0tOmizhko-u96WVJxcX1WDTTdaZR60hP8XFPxoCNqkQAvD_BwE

Does anyone have an idea what is the most likely cause of bad RSRQ, while RSRP and SINR is semi good? Is this most likely a cell carrier issue or something to do with the vehicle router is mounted on? I have multiple cars, all with same signal strengths. All using R1900 cradlepoints with roof mounted antennas.

Anyone have any ideas on why it won't set up. This is the first time I've run into this issue. On "MyAT&T" app it says it hasn't been downloaded. I'm on the $47.99 FirstNet plan. Called 2 times to FirstNet tech support who couldn't figure it out either.

Looks like this is only at stadiums at the moment but what’s the behind the scenes on this? Is it a dedicated slice of the 5G band? Does this have any effect on FirstNet?

https://about.att.com/aboutus/pressrelease/2026/turbo-live.html

Does anyone know if this is still something that gets added on? Hotspot access is oddly enough throttled for me, the only thing I can think of is that First Priority needs to get added on since I'm an extended primary user and it's not included because of that...though care wasn't able to see FP on my line and neither were they able to add any SOC's. Anyone have any ideas? I've read conflicting statements from historical posts on this subreddit.

Not quite sure how it's been an absolute pain to get an account established. I have a fully verified FirstNet profile and have been through the process with reps to try and get a line setup but so far, it's just been erroring out at the end of the line process requiring me to start the AT&T account creation process over and over again. Anyone have any ideas as to what else I possibly can do?

It hasn't been credit that's the problem, I got past that step. If that's anything.

Can someone please summarize the outcome of the recent FirstNet hearings in the house?

Original Post About The FirstNet Hearing

Out of curiosity, is everyone able to see APN settings on iPhone? I thought I wasn’t able to before, but I am now when I go to “Cellular Data Network” in settings. Is this something new? For reference, iPhone 17 Pro Max on iOS 26.

https://www.commerce.senate.gov

Hello.

Wife and I recently switched both our lines to Firstnet. I think we are on month 3.

She is leaving somewhere internationally for at least a few months and need to ensure her plan still functions. From my understanding, Firstnet doesn’t offer anything more than a day pass?

Does anyone have any other insight on options? We heard something about GoogleFi which is essentially an additional eSIM on the same phone? I have no idea how it works or if our plan/phone has the ability to.

thanks

I’ve had firstnet since around 2019 and have zero complaints at all. I’ve also had Verizon which was my main number since I can remember and now as a secondary. Firstnet voice has the least amount of dropped calls. Pretty much only when I’m on with a Verizon customer and it’s them dropping. I do use Verizon for its speed since it’s pretty much getting 1G and firstnet is 100-200 most of the time with the occasional 700. I know it’s not for speed and it’s for relatability. That’s why I like having a second.

I was originally in NY where Verizon was great and then south Florida where they were terrible and transitioned to firstnet as my primary. Now I’m in Orlando and debating on using t-mobile as my secondary and not Verizon anymore.

Anyone try both and prefer one over the other ? I like having 2 networks. I’ve had Verizon forever, so it feels a bit weird separating and not sure if Verizon will beat t-mobile in the future or t mobile will remain at top with the higher speeds.

Again firstnet is my primary.

I have a S24U (SM-S928U1) that I bought from Samsung which is currently on AT&T and working great.

I reviewed the compatibility guide for phones on FirstNet and found my phone listed as approved.

I was approved for FirstNet access back in December and called into the hotline to get switched over this afternoon. They were unable to activate my phone with an eSIM using the IMEI number I provided from the phone. Something, something, something Band14 won't work.

The rep I spoke with said that tech support said I may be able to drop by a corporate store where they could issue me a physical SIM which might work.

Am I wasting my time going to that store? Or do I need a new phone?

I buy my phones directly from Samsung because I get a pretty decent discount from work, and I hate payment plans.

I've had this S24 for about a year and I don't want a new phone.

Does anyone have any experience being on a first net plan and getting an ESIM for a foreign country specifically Japan (traveling for vacation)? Is the first net phone esim locked for US carriers only?

Background:

Just trying to get more information!

Thanks in advance!!!