FirstNet vs. Signal Messenger

FirstNet

Signal Messenger

Overview
Product	Rating	Most Used By	Product Summary	Starting Price
FirstNet	Score 0.0 out of 10	N/A	First responders, the First Responder Network Authority and AT&T combined to build FirstNet, a dedicated communications tool created for and by public safety. The FirstNet network, devices, applications and technologies are developed with first responders, according to the exclusive standards, needs and usage of law enforcement, fire services and EMS.	$39.99 per month
Signal	Score 9.2 out of 10	N/A	Signal is an open source cross-platform messaging app featuring end-to-end encryption to keep conversations private and secure, boasting no ads, no affiliate marketers, and no creepy tracking in Signal. Users can focus on sharing the moments that matter.	$0

Pricing

FirstNet

Signal Messenger

Editions & Modules

International Rate Plans - International Daily Pass: $12
per day
FirstNet Mobile-Pooled - 2GB & 5GB Plans - Data-Only devices: $21.50 - $44
per month
FirstNet Mobile-Pooled - 2GB & 5GB Plans - Smartphones: $28.50 - $61
per month
FirstNet Mobile-Unlimited data plans - Smartphone plan - Unlimited standard: $39.99
per month
FirstNet Mobile-Unlimited data plans - data only devices plan: $40
per month
FirstNet Mobile-Unlimited data plans - Smartphone plan - Unlimited enhanced: $49.99
per month
FirstNet Wireless Broadband - First Wireless Broadband Core: $65
per month
FirstNet Wireless Broadband - First Wireless Broadband Pro: $75
per month
FirstNet Wireless Broadband - First Wireless Broadband Ultra: $95
per month
International Rate Plans - Business Passport: $110
per month
FirstNet Mobile-Pooled - 50GB & 100GB Plans - Data-Only devices: $220 - $415
per month
FirstNet Mobile-Pooled - 50GB & 100GB Plans - Smartphones: $227 - $432
per month
FirstNet Mobile-Pooled - 500GB & 1000GB Plans - Data-only device: $1910 - $3685
per month
FirstNet Mobile-Pooled - 500GB & 1000GB Plans - Smartphones: $1917 - $3702
per month
International Rate Plans - Cruise Ship Packages: $60-100
one time charge in 30 days

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Offerings

Pricing Offerings
FirstNet	Signal
Free Trial
No	No
Free/Freemium Version
No	Yes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No	No

Entry-level Setup Fee

No setup fee

Additional Details

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More Pricing Information

Community Pulse
	FirstNet	Signal Messenger

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User Ratings
	FirstNet	Signal Messenger
Likelihood to Recommend	- (0 ratings)	9.0 (3 ratings)
Support Rating	- (0 ratings)	10.0 (2 ratings)

User Testimonials
	FirstNet	Signal Messenger
Likelihood to Recommend	AT&T No answers on this topic	Open Source Signal is great for high-security applications where privacy is a concern, perhaps because of the sensitive nature of the materials being communicated. For instance, if you are sending sensitive information about a film that hasn't been released yet, and you want to make sure that paparazzi and fans don't get access to spoiler information, Signal is a great way to communicate. Incentivized Jonah Dempcy Web & Mobile Developer Read full review
Pros	AT&T No answers on this topic	Open Source Encryption end to end Audio quality Ability to permanently delete messages and history Incentivized Andy Abramson CEO and Founder Read full review
Cons	AT&T No answers on this topic	Open Source Backup functionality on iOS devices Sometimes messages can be delayed Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
Support Rating	AT&T No answers on this topic	Open Source I've never contacted support but I see that they are on the ball for bug fixes, highly communicative in release notes, and continually releasing updates to Signal that address common user complaints. Given how responsive the development team is, and how they are continually improving Signal, I think their support is top notch. Incentivized Jonah Dempcy Web & Mobile Developer Read full review
Alternatives Considered	AT&T No answers on this topic	Open Source Signal is far and away better and more feature-rich. Skype is no longer the app it used to be before Microsoft acquired it, and WhatsApp, while trying to be much like Signal with claims, has too many features that lead to a sense of insecurity as it's too widely used and used for too many things. Incentivized Andy Abramson CEO and Founder Read full review
Return on Investment	AT&T No answers on this topic	Open Source Communication is crucial to accomplishing our mission Cost of similar commercial apps could be very prohibitive Incentivized Verified User Anonymous Read full review
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