Get certified

AT&T’s Get Network Ready program simplifies the process of getting your eligible data-only or data-with-voice device ready for network operation. This program ensures reliable connectivity and optimal performance for devices deployed in North America. It’s also designed to help with any issues in advance, reducing or eliminating expensive redesign.

For devices deployed exclusively outside of North America, visit the Global Compatibility page.

Certification prerequisites

Do I need additional testing?

Begin the process by determining whether the device you plan to connect to the network is already certified by AT&T or whether it requires additional testing and validation.

Devices using an
AT&T approved module

If your device is using an AT&T approved module from our module catalog, Network Ready certification is easy.

Devices not using an
AT&T approved module

If your device is not using an AT&T approved module, learn more here.

FirstNet IoT device certification

AT&T is proud to support the first interoperable nationwide public safety communications platform. If you are interested in certifying your device for FirstNet, learn more here.

Global Compatibility

Global compatibility allow you to operate on a carrier’s network outside of North America. Devices operate in permanent roaming or a local mobile network operator configuration

Get network ready certification

If you are certifying a device with an AT&T approved module, follow these 3 steps for Network Ready certification.

1

IoT Network Certified™ (INC) testing

Any authorized PTCRB lab can complete INC testing. The list of authorized PTCRB labs is here and AT&T has preferred labs and resources to assist you.

As part of our IoT Accelerator program, AT&T has partnered with these PTCRB labs for exclusive tiered test pricing.

Your devices must meet PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) global industry standards to ensure they are compatible on our network. Three tests are required:

  • TRP and TIS tests evaluate the IoT device’s radiated RF performance and sensitivity. The minimum required bands for operation on the AT&T U.S. domestic network are LTE Bands 2, 4, & 12 and 5G bands n2, n5, n66 & n77. Our TRP/TIS requirements can be found here.
  • RSE (radiated spurious emission) Tests ensure IoT devices don’t exceed acceptable standards for radiation stray that can interfere with performance.
  • SIM Electrical Tests SIM Electrical Validates the SIM operates in the device.
2

AT&T onboarding

Once you have completed INC certification and received your PTCRB request number, submit your devices for AT&T certification.

To test your device you will order AT&T TRENDI SIMs. These SIMs are designed exclusively for Test Requirement for Evaluating Network Ready Devices for IoT (TRENDI), not for development. TRENDI SIMs allow you to verify that your devices will work on our network and can receive SMS messages. TRENDI takes about 24 hours to complete, and you can use a single AT&T SIM for testing.

3

Post-testing acceptance

Certified devices must comply with either of two identification methods

  1. Dedicated IMEI type allocation code (DTAC)
  2. Periodic upload of all device IMEI numbers

Network-optimized devices

If your device is branded by AT&T or part of a larger AT&T solution, and you have an AT&T business sponsor, we require additional device testing for a Network Optimized certification. To learn more, check with your AT&T business sponsor.

Devices not using an
AT&T approved module

Devices using an unapproved module are required to complete a more rigorous process for AT&T certification including the following.

  • Completion of the AT&T Device Compliance Matrix available through the onboarding portal – www.att.com/onboarding.
  • PTCRB testing which can take 8-12 weeks.
  • AT&T lab and field testing through AT&T qualified test labs which can take 4-6 weeks.
  • Devices using an unapproved module may be subject to additional certification fees.

If you are interested in certifying a device with an unapproved module, please contact us, and we will provide more details on the certification process.