Massachusetts authorizes Verizon to provide services on statewide contract for public safety, bringing high-speed wireless se...
July 24 2019 - 8:30AM
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has authorized Verizon to offer
services to public safety through the state’s public safety grade
wireless agreement. Verizon services include Responder
Private Core, priority and preemption technology for first
responders in the Commonwealth. This is the first state and local
agency multi-vendor procurement in the nation for public safety
grade wireless data services.
Verizon’s public safety grade wireless data services are
designed to enhance first responders’ abilities to protect human
life and property. The data services provided by Verizon feature:
- Virtualized separate 4G LTE core, maximizing security for
public safety users.
- 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards to
implement Quality of Service (QOS), priority, and preemption for
public safety data communications.
Verizon will provide seamless wireless communication across
jurisdiction, public safety discipline and wireless carrier. Public
safety users responding to major incidents will be able to talk,
text, share multimedia and communicate in real-time, regardless of
their selected public safety grade wireless carrier, plan or
device.
“We’re excited to support first responders in Massachusetts and
provide them with reliable and secure wireless services,” said
Maggie Hallbach, Vice President of State, Local and Education Sales
at Verizon. “When safety is on the line, first responders need to
know that the communications systems they depend on will be fully
operational to help keep them and the public safe during emergency
situations. Verizon has a long history of supporting first
responders and we’re proud to bring our interoperable wireless
technology to public safety officials in Massachusetts.”
“The ability for public safety users throughout Massachusetts to
communicate seamlessly while responding to incidents is of the
utmost importance,” said Kerry Collins, Undersecretary for Forensic
Science and Technology, Executive Office of Public Safety and
Security. “Bringing real-time communications to our first
responders enables us to better protect and serve.”
Verizon’s Responder Private Core is part of our award winning 4G
LTE network design and intelligently manages traffic between
commercial and public safety customers. Our always-on priority and
preemption services are available today and accessible using a
basic phone, smartphone or data-only device. Verizon powers the
nation’s largest 4G LTE network, covering more than 2.5 million
square miles and more than 98% of Americans with a more than
450,000 square mile coverage advantage over the nearest competitor.
Since 2000, Verizon has invested more than $145 billion in its
network. Verizon is committed to supporting interoperability and
open technology standards with other wireless providers who provide
public safety products and solutions.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York City, generated revenues of $130.9 billion in 2018. The
company operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the
nation’s premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated
solutions to businesses worldwide. With brands like Yahoo,
TechCrunch and HuffPost, the company’s media group helps consumers
stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact, while
creating new ways for advertisers and partners to connect.
Verizon’s corporate responsibility prioritizes the environmental,
social and governance issues most relevant to its business and
impact to society.
Media contact:Juli
Burda331.228.0540juli.burda@verizon.com
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