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Verizon on Wednesday announced plans to build a dedicated network core for first responders, boosting its efforts in the public safety sector and setting the stage for a fight with FirstNet contractor AT&T.
The carrier said it will build and operate its own private network core for public safety communications, and will offer priority access and preemption to first responders for free whenever necessary. Verizon also said it will invest in new “mission-critical 4G LTE voice communications” that will complement existing offerings like Push-to-Talk Plus.
Verizon indicated the move comes at the behest of public safety agencies.
“We're making the investments necessary to give public safety access to the best possible network coverage, reliability, and capability, when and where they need it," Verizon's Public Sector SVP Michael Maiorana commented. "Our public safety network will provide a comprehensive and cost-effective solution for public...