Powering connectivity with in-field solutions

Portable solutions deliver dynamic connectivity and reliability on the nation’s largest network for first responders. Our solutions help keep you connected and mission-ready in any environment, no matter the challenge.

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Benefits of in-field coverage

Empowering first responders anytime, anywhere

Uninterrupted connectivity

Transform any location into a connected command center. These tools help ensure your team can communicate, coordinate and respond decisively in near real time, empowering you like never before.

Flexible
and agile

With scalable tools, rugged devices and modular setups, your team can stay prepared and responsive, even on the edge of the network. Adapt to dynamic environments and stay mission ready. 

Advanced
technology

From IoT integrations and mobile data sharing to GPS precision and video streaming, in-field technology delivers cutting-edge capabilities directly to your team. Make faster decisions when every second counts.

Recommended products

Choose the right in-field solutions for your agency

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Sonim MegaConnect™

With Sonim MegaConnect, the industry’s first ultra-portable 5G HPUE mobile hotspot, public safety on FirstNet can stay connected on-the-go.* This ruggedized device – the smallest and most affordable HPUE device* on the market – is built to withstand the demanding conditions first responders face.

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miniCRD™

The miniCRD is a rugged, portable deployable kit creating FirstNet cellular and Wi-Fi hotspots with up to ½ mile cellular and up to 500 feet Wi-Fi range. It offers high-speed satellite internet, multiple backhaul options, 2-hour onboard power and weatherproof design for connectivity anywhere.

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Compact Rapid Deployable™

The Compact Rapid Deployable™ (CRD) for FirstNet is a deployable cell tower providing coverage up to 2 miles, Wi-Fi up to 500 feet and high-speed satellite internet. It features a 60-hour generator for power, a weatherproof design and can be set up by one person in 15 minutes.

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Satellite communications

Satellite solutions provide access to satellite-based connectivity that extends coverage beyond the network footprint. This helps provide uninterrupted communication in remote or disaster-affected areas and empowers operations with reliable global connectivity.

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*This enhanced signal is available only on Band 14 spectrum, the spectrum to which AT&T has exclusive access for FirstNet.  

First responder insights

FirstNet improves the communication experience for public safety

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At Oklahoma Electric Cooperative, connectivity is crucial 

Staying connected in the field is crucial for Oklahoma Electric Cooperative (OEC) linemen who must restore power and clear the way for public safety. That’s why the utility joined FirstNet. Now, they have the ease and ability to just make the call and not worry about their connection. 

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Keeping wildlife conservation officers connected

For Navajo Nation Wildlife Conservation Officers, reliable communication is critical when back-up can be hours and hundreds of miles away. That’s why they rely on FirstNet in-field solutions to connect and communicate.

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Frequently asked questions

Your enhanced coverage questions answered

These solutions are built for public safety professionals and first responders – including fire, EMS, law enforcement and disaster response teams – who need secure, reliable communications in the field. These solutions support first responders in remote locations, disaster areas or any area where coverage may be limited.

Solutions like the miniCRD™ create portable cellular and Wi-Fi hotspots, using Band 14, the dedicated spectrum set aside for public safety, and satellite backhaul options. This helps provide strong, uninterrupted coverage – even in areas where traditional networks are unavailable. 

Yes, all components are designed for mobility. Most systems come in rugged, wheeled cases that fit in car trunks or can be carried by hand, and some are even approved for commercial air travel.

Portable kits are designed for rapid deployment, so responders can establish coverage and start communicating almost immediately upon arrival.

FirstNet MegaRange™ acts as a powerful in-field solution by extending reliable cellular coverage, especially in places such as rural, remote or obstructed environments. This expanded coverage helps ensure that public safety personnel working outdoors or in the field have the continuous access they need with fewer dropped calls and improved data speeds. This supports near real-time information sharing, situational awareness and coordinated response efforts. See how Florida enhanced its emergency response with portable cell sites. 

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