FEMA Picks AT&T and Verizon as Go-To Carriers
Feb 26, 2009, 1:09 PM by Eric M. Zeman
After soliciting bids from the wireless industry, the Federal Emergency Management Administration has selected various services from AT&T Mobility and Verizon Wireless to serve in case of a future emergency. AT&T will provide FEMA with wireless and Wi-Fi services on a daily basis. Verizon Wireless will be responsible for emergency communications, with Stratus Technologies selected to power satellite communications. The contracts are good for one year, with the option for FEMA to re-up the contracts for an additional four years. AT&T will provide up to 16,000 cell phones, data cards, BlackBerries and PTT phones to government workers. Verizon will stockpile handsets for use in the event of an emergency.
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Why would they choose At&t?
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The Point...
This "Project" has the same dilemma as the Space Shuttle. Your sending people into the most desolate place known to man strapped to a project built by the lowest quality materials for the lowest price.
The american people should ask for the best overall product, regardless of the price, when it comes to our safety. Why do you think the military has such a large budget? Sure, they have plenty of projects that are done on the same basis of lowest bid wins, but imagine how many deals are done under the table by congressman who need projects to be completed in their respective areas and ar...
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BRSprint said:...
The point you are all missing, and only a few of you have even touched on, is that this is a "bidding" process... The "winner" is the lowest bidder...
This "Project" has the same dilemma as the Space Shuttle. You
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Way to go at&t...
However, they say nothin...
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Keep dreaming dude...
CrZyDrVr said:
You know it says a lot when the Gov picks at&t and Verizon as their primary wireless go to carrier for handsets and service in an emergency. Sorry Sprint but Verizon and at&t are just better...
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Poor Sprint....
Source:
https://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=3830 »
Sorry Sprint, your days are numbered 👀
trey1475 said:...
Wasn't Sprint the main carrier begging the Government/Fema to go into a contract with them to provide services incase of an emergency?? Why would they choose such an unstable network like Sprint to use during an emergency..
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