Sonim expands MegaConnect availability through AT&T

By AI, Created 5:27 PM UTC, May 18, 2026, /AGP/ – Sonim and AT&T are widening access to the MegaConnect mobile Wi-Fi hotspot for AT&T Business customers starting May 15, after strong demand following its FirstNet launch. The rugged device is designed to extend coverage and improve upload performance for users working in remote, urban and mission-critical environments.

Why it matters: - Sonim and AT&T are broadening access to a rugged hotspot aimed at business, public safety and field operations. - The expanded distribution gives AT&T Business customers and FirstNet users another way to buy a device built for coverage gaps, faster uploads and harsh work environments. - The move targets enterprises that need reliable connectivity in remote locations, dense buildings and mobile command settings.

What happened: - Sonim said the MegaConnect will be available beginning Friday, May 15 through AT&T online and direct-fulfillment channels. - The device will be sold exclusively through AT&T for AT&T Business customers and FirstNet. - Sonim described the launch as an expansion of direct availability after the product’s initial introduction on FirstNet, Built with AT&T. - Robert Morcos, CEO of NEXA, said the MegaConnect is the third device Sonim has introduced with AT&T in the past month after NEXA’s acquisition of Sonim earlier this year.

The details: - The MegaConnect uses Band 14 spectrum to deliver up to 6x the transmission power of standard mobile hotspots. - When Band 14 is unavailable, the device uses AT&T 5G and LTE commercial spectrum bands. - Sonim says the device is about one-third the size of other HPUE solutions and small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. - The hotspot can connect up to 64 Wi-Fi-enabled devices. - Device specs include a Qualcomm Snapdragon SDx75 modem RF system, a removable 8000mAh battery with 30W fast-charging, no-battery mode operation, an Ethernet port, GPS, thermal mitigation technology, IP53 protection and MIL-STD 810H ratings. - The device can also function as a power bank for other devices. - Sonim says MegaConnect can deliver up to 2x faster uplink speeds than standard devices at the edge of the network. - The use cases cited include live video streaming, drone footage, mobile command centers and connectivity hubs. - The optional Parsec MegaReach Portable Dock is sold separately and is designed to more than double MegaConnect power, with up to 12x total power, integrated high-gain antennas and advanced thermal management. - Sonim said the dock is intended to extend reliable connectivity into tougher terrain and deeper coverage gaps. - Sonim said the device is available to utilities, financial institutions, remote data centers, transportation-related businesses, retail and other enterprises with remote-monitored infrastructure on the AT&T commercial network.

Between the lines: - The rollout suggests AT&T and Sonim are positioning MegaConnect as a premium edge-connectivity product for customers that cannot rely on standard hotspot performance. - The emphasis on compact size, ruggedization and HPUE performance signals a push beyond traditional consumer hotspots into more demanding enterprise and public-safety deployments. - The launch also reflects a faster Sonim-AT&T product cadence after NEXA’s acquisition of Sonim.

What’s next: - AT&T Business customers can begin ordering the MegaConnect on May 15. - Enterprises on the AT&T commercial network can use the device when Band 14 spectrum is not reserved for public safety on FirstNet. - Sonim directs customers to learn more about MegaConnect.