The Verizon Frontline Network Slice offers public safety agencies a dedicated, prioritized 5G lane, ensuring mission-critical data has the connectivity it needs, even in high-pressure, congested situations. This dedicated lane supports near real time coordination, situational awareness, and data transfer across diverse mission environments.

A survey of first responders indicated that 73% ranked access to a reliable and resilient network as the most valued feature for emergency response, yet 63% desired a stronger connection in the field. Network Slicing addresses this gap by carving out dedicated lanes on the 5G network for specific missions and teams, ensuring priority traffic remains secure and performs reliably.

Expanded Capabilities:

The Verizon Frontline Network Slice has evolved beyond connected vehicles to a flexible 5G framework with expanded capabilities:

• 5G Mobile Private Networks (MPNs): Integration with 5G MPNs allows for dedicated, isolated environments for high-priority operations. Each MPN is built on a standalone 5G core for true end-to-end prioritization.
• Expanded Device and Router Support: In addition to Ericsson Cradlepoint, the service is now certified with Peplink, Semtech, and other routers. Device support is also expanding to include tablets and laptops, extending prioritized connectivity outside of vehicles.
• Priority in Action: With expanded support, priority is extended from the vehicle to the wider mission, delivering predictable performance across core workflows like connected fleets, field command operations, mobile command/temporary deployments, and interagency coordination.

Operational Edge:

The network slice delivers a significant operational edge by making prioritized traffic the rule:

• Reliability: Access to dedicated resources ensures stable, congestion-free connectivity.
• Security: Private network segmentation and Advanced Encryption Standard-level protection safeguard sensitive data.
• Flexibility: Connectivity can be matched to the mission with configurable IP addressing.
• Scalability: Broad device and router support simplifies scaling the framework across agencies and operations.
• Awareness: Teams receive the data needed for a clear view of the environment, enabling fast and efficient responses.

How it works:

The dedicated segment within Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network for first responders features:

• Enhanced quality of service scheduling to ensure vital communications move to the front of the line.
• Dynamic radio resource partitioning to continually adjust network resources in real time.
• Priority and preemption to keep teams connected to LTE and 5G Ultra Wideband during emergencies, even when the network is crowded.

Verizon Frontline is the #1 network of choice for over 45,000 public safety agencies, committed to supporting frontline teams from readiness through recovery.