Our commitment to public safety
Before the call, through the response and beyond the recovery, we provide innovative technology and solutions to meet your needs on the front lines. It’s how we’ve become the network trusted by first responders for 30 years and counting.
Benefits
Trusted partner
For over 30 years, we’ve worked with first responders to build innovative solutions for the front lines. And insights from our Verizon First Responder Advisory Council help us keep you prepared from readiness to recovery.
24/7 dedicated support
From satellite backhaul to rugged deployables, our experienced and equipped Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team shows up ready, 24/7, wherever you need us.
Enhanced connectivity
Our advanced preemption¹ gives first responders priority access to our powerful 5G network in emergency situations. It’s one of the many reasons Verizon is the #1 network choice in public safety.2
Capacity & reliability
Turn your emergency vehicle into a mobile command center with Verizon Frontline Network Slice. Powered by the most reliable 5G network in America,* you'll get reliable speed, coverage and security in critical situations.
Durable equipment
Whatever you’re facing, we have over 3,000 assets ready to deploy. From ruggedized devices to portable generators, our equipment is made to withstand tough conditions on the front lines.
5G innovations
Our advanced solutions, such as 5G Edge and the Verizon Frontline Innovation Program, help support first responders’ missions in routine or extreme situations. It's all powered by America's most reliable 5G network.*
Only Verizon has mobile edge computing partnerships with all 3 major cloud providers.
9K+
Devices and solutions provided to public safety agencies by the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team in 2025
280M+
people have access to Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network4
1M+
Miles of fiber-optic cable Verizon has laid globally
FAQs
Verizon Frontline is deeply committed to advancing public safety technology through forward-thinking and strategic partnerships. A key example of this commitment is with the Verizon First Responder Advisory Council (VFRAC), which collaborates with leading experts on the development of cutting-edge solutions tailored to the needs of first responders.
Additionally, the Verizon Frontline Innovation Program enables organizations to explore new technologies, such as 5G, artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), aiming to enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency in public safety scenarios.
These partnerships not only drive technological innovation but also ensure that the solutions developed are grounded in real-world needs and challenges faced by emergency responders. Through these collaborations, Verizon Frontline continues to improve crisis response preparedness and transform emergency management, helping to ensure that first responders are equipped with the most dynamic tools available
Partnering with Verizon Frontline for public safety communications allows you to leverage our expertise and innovations tailored to first responders. With more than 40,000 agencies relying on Verizon, it has become the #1 network choice in public safety.1
For more than 30 years, Verizon has designed, developed and built dynamic, first-of-their-kind solutions to enhance crisis response preparedness and transform emergency management. Verizon Frontline represents the culmination of these efforts—an advanced network and suite of technologies crafted in close collaboration with public safety officials and agencies on the front lines. This dedicated partnership ensures that Verizon Frontline continues to evolve, meeting the unique and ever-changing needs of those who protect and serve our communities. Additionally, Verizon’s commitment to public safety is demonstrated through continuous innovation and support, as seen in ongoing collaborations with educational institutions, research organizations and public safety agencies
1. Based on quarterly third-party wireless voice market share data, Q3 2024
When lives are at stake, first responders need a network they can rely on—one that truly prioritizes them and helps them stay connected in both routine and extreme situations.
Our intelligent platform automatically prioritizes first responders’ voice and data communications. And because it’s designed for 5G, you can take advantage of the next wave of public safety innovations. In making your choice, consider these facts:
- Verizon is the #1 network choice in public safety.1
- Verizon is America’s most reliable 5G network.2
- We have deep roots with the first responder community and more than three decades of experience working with public safety agencies—with the network first responders rely on, dedicated local support teams and 24/7 service.
- Our 5G Ultra Wideband network delivers high speeds, low latency and massive capacity, so first responders can work more safely and effectively using the latest innovations and never-before-possible lifesaving applications for public safety.