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    FirstNet

    N/AN/AFirst 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

    Score9.2 out of 10
    N/ASignal 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.

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    FirstNetSignal
    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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    Pricing Offerings
    FirstNetSignal
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Workvivo
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    FirstNetSignal
    Likelihood to Recommend
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
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    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    FirstNetSignal
    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.
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    Pros
    AT&T
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    Open Source
    • Encryption end to end
    • Audio quality
    • Ability to permanently delete messages and history
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    Cons
    AT&T
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    Open Source
    • Backup functionality on iOS devices
    • Sometimes messages can be delayed
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    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.
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    Alternatives Considered
    AT&T
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    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.
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    Return on Investment
    AT&T
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    Open Source
    • Communication is crucial to accomplishing our mission
    • Cost of similar commercial apps could be very prohibitive
    Incentivized
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