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.

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 environments. this includes delivering many innovation 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.

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.

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)