Benefits of 5G
Gain the flexibility and control you need to prioritize critical communications, and help ensure seamless connectivity for first responders in the field.
Enhanced situational awareness
Help give first responders effective, near real-time information when and where they need it, with 5G-enabled cameras and sensors.
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More about our 5G network
Incorporate new technologies and connect wherever your mission takes you.
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Massive fiber infrastructure
Streaming high-quality videos to help enhance situational awareness requires support from a 5G Ultra Wideband fiber infrastructure.
Expanded C-band spectrum
Millimeter-wave and C-band spectrum delivers the transformative performance and expanded coverage of 5G Ultra Wideband, helping first responders share mission‑critical information quickly and effectively.
Small-cell deployment
Our relationships with large and small municipalities have helped us expand our small-cell deployment, to ensure reliable connectivity in critical situations.
Mobile edge computing
Case studies
Advance and evolve your communities for the next generation with the latest insights in Public Safety.
Smart driving
Take advantage of 5G-connected cellular technology to enhance situational awareness in communities, helping drivers and pedestrians stay safe on the roads.
Featured solutions
Keeping first responders safe with Verizon Frontline
Learn how to improve situational awareness and prepare for any situation with 5G bandwidths, built to support Public Safety teams.
Resources
White paper A closer look at Verizon 5G technology
Learn how Verizon's innovative 5G technology delivers advanced network capabilities that enhance public safety communications.
White paper What does Verizon 5G mean for public safety?
Discover Verizon 5G connectivity solutions tailored for first responders and public safety. Explore reliable network enhancements, low latency 5G Ultra Wideband, and mobile solutions with Verizon Frontline.
Success story Enabling customized networks
Learn about the Arizona Department of Transportation’s pilot project to find better traffic safety solutions.
Article Enhancing officer safety
To be at their most effective, officers need cutting-edge tools and training to be both effective and safe.
Solution brief Leveraging Verizon 5G internet
Explore how our wireless business internet delivers an award-winning mix of reliability, value and service.
Article Transforming emergency care
See how 5G-connected ambulances and IoT, VR and AR can help transform remote emergency care.
Article Powering AI and IoT with 5G
Learn how using artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), powered by 5G, can help automate and transform operations.
Article Benefiting from network slicing
Network slicing is a powerful tool that could offer customizable 5G services for first responders.
FAQs
Verizon Frontline integrates emerging technologies like AI and IoT to significantly enhance public safety operations, focusing on improving situational awareness and decision-making for first responders. By leveraging AI, Verizon Frontline can streamline the vast influx of data generated by surveillance video and sensors, delivering actionable analytics that strengthen public safety. By addressing the well-known challenge of information overload, Verizon ensures that critical insights are surfaced efficiently, empowering first responders to make informed, timely decisions. For instance, AI-powered analytics can process video feeds, sensor data and communications to identify patterns or anomalies that may indicate potential threats, enabling faster and more effective responses.
The integration of IoT technology further enhances these capabilities by connecting various devices and sensors in the field, such as drones, body cameras and environmental sensors. This network of connected devices provides continuous data, offering first responders a comprehensive view of the situation. For example, IoT-enabled devices can monitor environmental conditions in disaster zones, track the location and status of personnel, and provide updates on critical infrastructure. This level of network connectivity ensures that first responders have the most accurate and up-to-date information, enabling them to coordinate more effectively and prioritize their actions during crises when every second matters.
The Verizon 5G network is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing public safety infrastructure. This integration enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency services by enabling the transmission of rich data, such as high-definition video from incident scenes or real-time sensor data from IoT devices. This data can be used to increase situational awareness and response times, providing first responders with crucial information as they arrive on the scene
Private 5G networks play a crucial role in Verizon public safety solutions by offering dedicated and secure communication channels that are not subject to congestion that can affect public networks during emergencies. Verizon Private 5G Network helps ensure first responders have reliable, uninterrupted access to critical communication tools, even in the most demanding situations.
Verizon 5G technology is being used to power a range of innovative applications that enhance public safety operations. These include the use of drones equipped with high-definition cameras for real-time surveillance, smart city technologies that provide real-time data on traffic and environmental conditions, and AI-driven analytics that help first responders make faster, more informed decisions during emergencies. These applications leverage the high-speed and low-latency capabilities of 5G to provide first responders with tools that can help improve their operational effectiveness.