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Verizon Dedicates 5G Network Capacity to First Responders

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Apr 24, 2025, 11:07 AM by Rich Brome @rbrome.bsky.social

Verizon is rolling out network slicing — a new technology introduced with 5G — for first responders, starting with 30 markets around the country. This will give first responders a certain amount of guaranteed network access no matter how busy the network gets. Verizon can also adjust the slice "in real-time based on the operational needs of first responders." Verizon calls this service "the Verizon Frontline Network Slice". T-Mobile rolled out a similar offering last September. The 30 markets include Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, Tampa, and more.

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