The price increase is for customers with FirstNet, a network built by AT&T that prioritizes connectivity for public safety and is chiefly meant for first responders.
Reddit user CustomerNo6626 says their bill had a notice about a forthcoming price increase. A quick look at FirstNet’s website reveals that rates will increase for unlimited plans starting January 15.
My FirstNet bill had a notice of a $3/month price increase starting January 15, 2025. Is this changing anyone’s mind on their service?
CustomerNo6626, Reddit user, January 2025
The carrier also notes that customers who activated their service on or after April 15, 2024, will continue paying older rates until they have completed 9 months of service. Until then, both price increases will be applied, but they will be offset by a monthly credit.
The impending increase has set off a debate about whether customers should switch to another provider. Many are of the view that even after the hike, prices will remain competitive.
Additionally, FirstNet customers and their families get priority on AT&T‘s network and they will never be bumped off by commercial traffic. Also, FirstNet has implemented comprehensive tower-to-core network encryption, so it’s more secure than commercial networks.
their most expensive plan is $45, a $3 increase would bring it to $48. $48 for unlimited high speed prioritized data is worth it to me
vGraphsAlt, Reddit user, January 2025
Out of curiosity what’s a reasonable price? You’re literally getting the best service from a major carrier about as half as cheap as a normal account WITH access to additional parts of the network that average people can’t access AND unlimited Hotspot with no throttling..
Winter-Classroom455, Reddit user, January 2025
Others are not as forgiving and rightfully note that while an increase of $3 for each line may not sound like a lot, over time, charges like these can add up.
$3 here. $3 there. Everyone is raising rates for everything. So yes, it’s $3 + everything else that has gone up. Adds up.
UCF_Knight12, Reddit user, January 2025
