T-Mobile is Turning First Responder Smartphones into Body Cams with Latest Partnership
September 15 2021 - 10:20AM
Business Wire
T-Mobile has teamed up with Visual Labs to
offer a cost-effective body worn camera solution — the latest
addition to T-Mobile’s groundbreaking Connecting Heroes program
Today, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), America’s 5G leader, announced a
new partnership with Visual Labs so first responders can turn a
smartphone into an all-in-one body cam and communications solution.
More states are now requiring body worn cameras which can be a
significant cost for agencies — especially in small towns or rural
areas. Now, through T-Mobile’s groundbreaking Connecting Heroes
program, a first responder’s smartphone can also become a
cost-effective body camera, digital camera, audio recorder and
personnel locator, helping public safety agencies improve
evidence-gathering and transparency. While body cameras can cost
thousands of dollars per first responder1 … T-Mobile’s solution —
as little as $45/month per responder device — can bring massive
savings to these agencies.
“We launched Connecting Heroes to do more for the first
responders we all count on — it started with free 5G on our
incredible network, and now we’re adding body cam solutions to
their smartphone at an incredible cost savings through our
partnership with Visual Labs,” said Mike Katz, EVP of T-Mobile
Business Group. “At T-Mobile, we feel it’s our duty to support the
men and women who risk it all for us, and we won’t stop innovating
to save them money and provide new solutions they need to keep
themselves and our communities safe.”
First responders can transmit critical video at a moment’s
notice from almost anywhere using T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network.
Plus, the Visual Labs solution includes secure cloud storage for
videos, photos, audio recordings and evidentiary documents, all
accessible via a web-based evidence management platform.
The Visual Labs software application can be added to most
Android smartphones, and the first three months are free if a
customer chooses a 3-year Visual Labs contract. Customers who
engage with T-Mobile by the end of the year will get a special rate
of $45/month per device plus a one-time $50 set up fee per device.
And through the Connecting Heroes program, agencies can get Samsung
5G phones like the Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Galaxy A52 5G and Galaxy
A32 5G all for free with two-year agreements on premium rate plans.
Agencies that bring their own compatible Android device can also
add the Visual Labs software to the free and $15/month Connecting
Heroes plans.
Today’s news comes on the heels of T-Mobile’s latest upgrades to
Connecting Heroes in June where the Un-carrier added preemption
along with priority network access, so first responders with WPS
(Wireless Priority Service) get unmatched access to our network in
an emergency. Plus, T-Mobile unveiled new Connecting Heroes plans
with 5G smartphones and rugged devices to choose from.
T-Mobile is America’s 5G leader with the largest, fastest, and
most reliable 5G network. The Un-carrier’s Extended Range 5G covers
305 million people across 1.7 million square miles — 4x the
geographic coverage of Verizon and nearly 2x AT&T. And with
Sprint now part of T-Mobile, the Un-carrier is widening its lead,
lighting up Ultra Capacity 5G across the country and bringing
super-fast 5G speeds to more places than anyone else. Ultra
Capacity 5G covers 165 million people with plans to reach 200
million by the end of the year.
Connecting Heroes is part of T-Mobile’s 10-year commitment to
provide free service and 5G access to first responder agencies —
all public and non-profit state and local fire, police and EMS
departments, and emergency call centers including 911 and public
safety answering points (PSAPs) — potentially saving them up to $7
billion through the Un-carrier’s Connecting Heroes program. Since
the launch over a year ago, first responder agencies and
departments around the country have enjoyed the benefits of free 5G
smartphone service with unlimited data. T-Mobile also offers the
best discount in wireless for individual first responders and their
families — Magenta First Responder — with 50% off family lines
compared to Magenta.
For more information, please visit www.t-mobile.com/VisualLabs
and learn more about Connecting Heroes at
www.T-Mobile.com/connectingheroes. Follow T-Mobile’s Official
Twitter Newsroom @TMobileNews to stay up to date with the latest
company news.
Connecting Heroes is for state & local fire, police,
and EMS agencies' first responder lines; eligibility verified. Not
intended for continuous bodycam livestreaming or upload.
Coverage not available in some areas and may be impacted by
emergencies; check your response area. WPS eligibility must be
confirmed by USDHS. Completion of calls not guaranteed. 5G
devices included via bill credit with new lines and 2-year
agreement on select Connecting Heroes plans, plus tax.
Some 5G uses may require certain plan or feature; see
T-Mobile.com. Most Reliable: According to an audit report
conducted by independent third-party umlaut containing crowdsourced
data for user experience collected from January to July 2021. Full
details at: www.umlaut.com/en/benchmarking/USA. Fastest:
According to Opensignal Awards – USA: 5G User Experience Report
July 2021, based on independent analysis of average speeds from
mobile measurements recorded during the period March 16 – June 13,
2021. © 2021 Opensignal Limited.
About T-Mobile
T-Mobile U.S. Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America’s supercharged
Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative
nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for
all. T-Mobile’s customers benefit from its unmatched combination of
value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best
possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption
that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its
subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by
T-Mobile and Sprint. For more information please visit:
https://www.t-mobile.com.
About Visual Labs
Visual Labs, Inc. is a Menlo Park, California based software
company that has developed an application for Android smartphones
and a web-based evidence management platform to provide
CJIS-compliant body, dash and interview room camera solutions. The
Visual Labs solutions are used by law enforcement, private security
and other customers all across the United States and
internationally.
For more information please visit:
https://www.visuallabsinc.com.
_______________ 1 Body-Worn Cameras in Policing: Benefits and
Costs, University of Chicago Crime Lab — March 2021
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