FirstNet, or the First Responder Network Authority, is an independent agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce's NTIA, tasked with creating and maintaining a nationwide wireless broadband network for first responders and public safety entities. It partners with AT&T to deploy this network, offering dedicated coverage, priority access, and preemption capabilities across 5G, LTE, and Band 14. FirstNet is also exploring space-based cellular services through collaboration with AST SpaceMobile to further enhance connectivity in remote areas.
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The FCC granted AST SpaceMobile commercial authorization in April 2026 to deploy 248 satellites providing Supplemental Coverage from Space using low-band 700 and 800 MHz spectrum in coordination with Verizon, AT&T, and FirstNet.
The FCC granted AST SpaceMobile commercial authorization on April 22, 2026 to operate a 248-satellite direct-to-device constellation providing cellular broadband nationwide through coordination with Verizon, AT&T, and FirstNet.
AST SpaceMobile’s authorized constellation will use low-band 700 and 800 megahertz spectrum in coordination with Verizon, AT&T, and FirstNet.
AST SpaceMobile’s service is designed to work with existing phones through partnerships with Verizon, AT&T, and FirstNet.
AST SpaceMobile’s Supplemental Coverage from Space system operates in coordination with Verizon, AT&T, and FirstNet.
AST SpaceMobile works in partnership with AT&T, Verizon, and FirstNet on its direct-to-device satellite service.
The FCC granted AST SpaceMobile commercial approval for previously granted Special Temporary Authorities, requested frequencies through AT&T and Verizon, requested global MMS frequencies outside the United States, and the previous STA granted for FirstNet on April 22.
AST SpaceMobile’s mobile network operator partners include Verizon, AT&T, and FirstNet.
AST SpaceMobile will be able to provide direct-to-device services in the United States using low-band spectrum from 700 MHz and 800 MHz through coordination with Verizon, AT&T, and FirstNet.
AT&T plans to integrate satellite connectivity into FirstNet, the nationwide public safety network for first responders.
The deal provides an immediate resilience layer for AT&T’s FirstNet public safety network to help first responders stay connected when terrestrial towers fail during disasters.
AT&T is integrating satellite capabilities into FirstNet, the dedicated communications platform for public safety.
AT&T and AST SpaceMobile intend to initiate a beta satellite service for commercial and FirstNet users in the first half of 2026.
FirstNet provides an all-band solution, granting first responders always-on priority and preemption across all of AT&T's commercial spectrum bands.
Deploying this spectrum enhances first responders' 5G experience on FirstNet, Built with AT&T.
AST SpaceMobile partnered with AT&T in the United States, where AT&T operates the FirstNet communications network for emergency responders.
The NextNav–CRG partnership builds on NextNav’s work with FirstNet Built with AT&T, Intrepid Networks, 3AM Innovations, TRX Systems, and the Arlington County Fire Department.
FirstNet Built with AT&T selected NextNav Pinnacle to provide highly accurate altitude capabilities for first responders.