What’s the news? AT&T* is delivering ‘FirstNet and Family,’ a simplified experience that gives America’s first responders the best of 2 networks – public safety’s FirstNet® network and the AT&T commercial network – to keep their worlds connected. Public safety gets mission-critical, always-on priority connectivity on FirstNet, and beginning August 9 their family members get to save 25% on eligible unlimited wireless plans2 on the AT&T commercial network – all on a single account.
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Why is this important? For those who dedicate their lives to serving their communities, many only see the badge, the firehose, or the stethoscope; but first responders are also moms and dads, husbands and wives, daughters and sons. As public safety’s partner, we’re ensuring they have the best customer experience for their entire household, while also delivering on the best connectivity required for their professional operations and familial commitments. With FirstNet and Family, getting the right kind of connectivity (whether a first responder on FirstNet or a family member on AT&T) is easier and more inclusive while helping take care of the family with significant savings.
Today, more than 21,800 agencies and organizations – accounting for 3.7 million connections3 – use FirstNet, Built with AT&T to stay mission-ready. We’ve seen significant growth in FirstNet because the public safety community recognizes commercial networks aren’t designed – and are not subject to the rigorous level of oversight and accountability by the federal government – to properly handle the specific and niche demands of first responders. They were built to meet the broad needs of the general population (the family). And that’s why public safety has FirstNet.
How is FirstNet better than commercial networks for first responders? FirstNet is the only network built with and for America’s first responders. Created following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, FirstNet is providing first responders with superior security, truly dedicated coverage and capacity when they need it and unique benefits they can’t get anywhere else. It is the only network that gives first responders always-on priority and preemption. Every day. Around the clock. No matter where in the U.S. the emergency is happening. This is revolutionary. And it’s essential because we can’t predict when or where emergencies are going to happen. With FirstNet, the public safety community never has to waste critical time dialing codes or asking for permissions. Because when seconds matter, you don’t have time to wait for network access.
What will service be like for my family? Our mission is to be the best connectivity provider in America, whether you’re at home, work or on the move. And with 3 plan options under Unlimited Your WaySM, families can pick the perfect plan for each member on the account and get a 25% off discount. All plans include unlimited talk, text and data, as well as AT&T 5G access and AT&T ActiveArmorSM mobile security4 – a free app to help you block spam calls and more.