What is FirstNet (First Responder Network)?

Our solutions for asset tracking, offender monitoring & remote tank monitoring combine deep knowledge of each vertical with IoT expertise to resolve industry-specific issues.

These connectorized modules provide plug and play connectivity on the world’s fastest 5G and 4G networks providing unprecedented speeds and network performance.

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What is FirstNet?

In 2012 Congress established the First Responder Network Authority to deliver the first U.S. nationwide public safety broadband network. In 2017 the contract to build the network was awarded to AT&T.

FirstNet is a nationwide network created for public safety, with public safety.

FirstNet provides a dedicated connection with First Priority™ and preemption over a secure, reliable network.

Why Sierra Wireless and FirstNet?

For the past 25 years Sierra Wireless has been working with AT&T to deliver innovative communications solutions for first responders and public safety personnel that keep workers safe and constantly connected in harsh mission critical environment. This includes delivering many innovative technology "firsts" to public safety users. For example: the first cellular digital packet data (CDPD) modem for vehicles in 2004, first GSM modules, first HSPA data modem and first rugged LTE vehicle gateways. Together, we are recognized by public safety customers as trusted and reliable partners that can support them for the long term with their communication requirements.

As AT&T evolves the FirstNet network, customers trust Sierra Wireless AirLink Networking Solutions to deliver mission-critical cellular networking, enabling visualization of their network coverage, as they optimize their territories. Sierra Wireless patented Cognitive Wireless capabilities, coupled with the AT&T introduction of FirstNet® MegaRange™ for FirstNet, extend the reliability and resilience of mission-critical networking solutions, leveraging High Power User Equipment (HPUE).

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FirstNet Ready Solutions

Networking Solutions

AirLink® Routers and Gateways provide persistent broadband communications, location tracking and remote monitoring for mobile first responder fleets and fixed location. AirLink routers and gateways delivers secure, highly reliable connectivity in a rugged form-factor that has been designed to military specifications and proven in the field by first responders.

FirstNet Ready Certified Routers

High performance routers developed specifically for rugged First Responder environments.

AirLink® MG90

High performance multi-network vehicle router that offers dual dedicated high-power long range Gigabit Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, and dual LTE-Advanced Pro radio modules supporting up to 600Mbps downlink speeds over LTE-Advanced Pro, including Band 14 and leading commercial networks.

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AirLink® MP70

High performance vehicle router offering high power, long range Gigabit Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet, and up to 600 Mbps downlink speeds over LTE-Advanced and supports Band 14.

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AirLink® RV55

The AirLink® RV55 is the industry’s most rugged, compact, LTE-A Pro router. Simple to install, and easy to manage, the RV55 cellular router is designed for connecting critical remote assets & infrastructure, and vehicles.

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AirLink Routers and Gateways are part of the AirLink Networking Solution that provides secure, managed LTE Networking connecting first responders to the mission critical networks they need to do their job. The AirLink Networking Solution which includes end-to-end VPN security (AirLink Connection Manager) and remote network management (AirLink Management Systems)

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FirstNet and FirstNet Ready are registered trademarks and service marks of the First Responder Network Authority, an independent authority within the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Embedded Solutions

AirPrime® EM7511 module provides new capabilities for IoT device makers for Public Safety applications and Internet of Life Saving Things (IoLST) things. The EM7511 offers unprecedented LTE speeds, bandwidth, and network performance on the M.2 form factor, enabling secure and reliable public safety communications on the FirstNet Band 14 spectrum.

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