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FirstNet® MegaRange™ improves connectivity and throughput of data services to our cellular towers using specialty devices. It can boost cellular transmission strength by up to 6x, so FirstNet subscribers can maintain critical connectivity throughout more of their areas of operation than ever before. FirstNet is the only network that affords public safety the ability to take advantage of the highest power available with Power Class 1 High Power User Equipment (HPUE).
- Improved uplink throughput by up to 100%
- Transmit at 1.25W - the strongest signal available in the US (other networks max out at 0.2W)
- Significantly increase coverage in rural and dense urban areas
- Increase building penetration – communicate deep inside concrete buildings, elevators, basements, and parking garages
- Connect external devices, such as laptops and phones, to the FirstNet network using Ethernet or Wi-Fi
- Exclusively available on FirstNet’s Band 14
These FirstNet Trusted™ devices are built for FirstNet MegaRange:
Nextivity® SHIELD MegaFi (Mobile Kit)
Nextivity® SHIELD MegaFi (Mobile Kit)For use in vehicles on land, over water, or wherever the mission takes you.
- Band 14: 1.25W / All Other Bands: 0.2W
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- Includes Wi-Fi 5 Router & 5-Port Ethernet
- Remote Cloud Management – No Monthly Fee
- Includes Vehicle Battery Power Cable and Vehicular Antenna
MSRP: $1399
Nextivity® SHIELD MegaFi (Fixed Kit)
For fixed use in command center, office, remote site, PSAP, and IoT Applications.
- Band 14: 1.25W / All Other Bands: 0.2W
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- Includes Wi-Fi 5 Router & 5-Port Ethernet
- Remote Cloud Management – No Monthly Fee
- Includes AC Power Cable, Paddle Antennas and GPS Puck
MSRP: $1399
These FirstNet Ready® devices are built for FirstNet MegaRange:
Nextivity® SHIELD MegaMobile AW12
For use in vehicles on land, over water, or wherever the mission takes you.
- Band 14: 1.25W / All Other Bands: 0.2W
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- Remote Cloud Management – No Monthly Fee
- Includes Vehicle Battery Power Cable
- Vehicular Antenna Sold Separately
MSRP: $999 + Antenna
Nextivity® SHIELD MegaFixed AW12
For fixed use in command center, office, remote site, PSAP, and IoT Applications.
- Band 14: 1.25W / All Other Bands: 0.2W
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet
- Remote Cloud Management – No Monthly Fee
- Includes AC Power Cable
MSRP: $999 + Free Parsec MegaFixed Antenna
Nextivity® SHIELD MegaGo
A purpose-built portable case solution for FirstNet® MegaRange™ powered by the AW12 HPUE Modem.
- Supports HPUE1 Power Class 1
- Band 14: 1.25W / All Other Bands: 0.2W
- 1 x Ethernet
- Remote Cloud Management – No Monthly Fee
- 12-Hour Rechargeable Battery
- Integrated Wi-Fi hotspot
- Integrated Parsec antennas
MSRP: $4999
FirstNet MegaRange can improve coverage in a wide range of situations, such as:
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Downtown district (densely urban)
A metro fire department has stronger and more reliable connections in buildings, building shadows, and underground locations. -
Regional hospital
Patient monitoring equipment inside ambulances experience better cellular connectivity at the underground entrance of a large hospital’s emergency room and in underground parking lots. -
Rural area
Highway patrol vehicles encounter fewer connectivity dead spots while responding to incidents in remote areas.
FAQs
Do other carriers offer MegaRange (HPUE)?
No, other carriers can only broadcast at a max of 0.2W. FirstNet MegaRange(1.25W) is an exclusive offering for Band 14.
Do I need specialized equipment to use FirstNet MegaRange?
Yes, HPUE is only available on the Nextivity MegaMobile, MegaFixed, and MegaGo.
What bands does FirstNet MegaRange work on?
HPUE only works on Band 14. Nextivity MegaMobile, MegaFixed, and MegaGo will also work on other bands, however they will only broadcast in Power Class 3 (0.2W) on other bands.
Does MegaRange work anywhere FirstNet has Band 14 coverage?
Yes, including all 50 states, DC, PR, USVI, and territories.
Do I need any other equipment with MegaRange?
Nextivity SHIELD MegaMobile AW12 and MegaFixed AW12 are only modems. For these devices, customers might also need an external antenna or wireless router.
Nextivity SHIELD MegaFi (Mobile and Fixed Kit) include a wireless router and external antennas.
Phones connected to these Wi-Fi routers can use Wi-Fi calling to take advantage of the extended range.
Do any external antennas work with MegaRange?
Only certain compatible antennas work with MegaRange. Contact your FirstNet Sales Consultant for a list of certified vehicle antennas for Nextivity Shield MegaMobile AW12. Nextivity SHIELD MegaFi (Mobile and Fixed Kit), Nextivity SHIELD MegaFixed AW12, and Nextivity SHIELD MegaGo are bundled with their own antennas.
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