Our commitment to public safety
Our long-standing commitment to providing communications solutions for public safety personnel helps support their mission to protect and serve communities nationwide.
Benefits
Enhanced connectivity
Verizon is the #1 network choice in public safety.¹ Our intelligent platform truly prioritizes first responders’ voice and data communications to help them stay connected.
Durable equipment
The equipment deployed with Verizon Frontline—such as ruggedized devices built for first responders—is made to withstand tough conditions on the front lines.
Situational awareness
We can help enhance your ability to respond quickly with solutions such as Wireless Network Performance and Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team (VFCRT) deployable assets.
5G innovations
Our advanced solutions, such as 5G Edge and the Verizon Frontline Innovation Program, can help support first responders’ mission in routine or extreme situations.
Trusted partner
For 30+ years, we’ve partnered with first responders to build innovative communications solutions. And the Verizon First Responder Advisory Council (VFRAC) provides insights on public safety.
Reliable 5G network
The transformative power of Verizon 5G gives first responders speed, coverage and security they can count on in critical situations.
Only Verizon has mobile edge computing partnerships with all 3 major cloud providers.
10K+
Devices and solutions provided to public safety agencies by the Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team in 2024
99%
U.S. population covered by our 4G LTE
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.