T-Priority provides agencies of all sizes with advanced 5G solutions, top-tier partners, and the best 5G network experience in the U.S. for first responders.First responders need the most advanced connectivity solutions available, and T-Mobile is rising to the challenge. At today’s Capital Markets Day, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert introduced T-Priority, a groundbreaking solution designed to provide unparalleled support for first responders every day and especially during major emergencies. T-Priority includesT-Mobile has unveiled T-Priority, a revolutionary solution designed to offer first responders the most advanced connectivity solutions. Announced at T-Mobile’s Capital Markets Day, T-Priority aims to provide unparalleled support, ensuring first responders receive top-tier connectivity every day and particularly during major emergencies. Key features of T-Priority include:
- The World’s First Network Slice for First Responders: Built on T-Mobile’s 5G Standalone Core, this network slice delivers consistently lower latency and faster 5G speeds. It prioritizes first responders across every 5G band, even during extreme congestion.
- Best-in-Class Partnerships: T-Priority is supported by leading industry partners like Motorola Solutions, Ericsson, and 3rd-Eye Technologies, Inc., who bring extensive expertise in supporting first responder operations.
- Dedicated Emergency Response Team: T-Mobile’s emergency team is available 24/7 to assist with disasters, public safety incidents, and large events. This includes deploying emergency vehicles and technologies to support first responders and communities.
- City of New York as Anchor Customer: The City of New York will be the first major client for T-Priority, leveraging T-Mobile’s network to support its employees and advance technological innovation.
Mike Sievert, T-Mobile CEO, emphasized the importance of advanced connectivity for first responders: “First responders risk their lives daily to protect our communities, and they deserve the most advanced connectivity solutions. T-Priority demonstrates our commitment to supporting them with a dedicated 5G solution that evolves to meet their needs.”
New York City Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser added, “Our goal is to enhance safety and affordability for New Yorkers, including our public servants. T-Priority helps us achieve this by providing our agencies with the latest technologies.”
Connectivity Challenges for First Responders
As first responders increasingly rely on cellular communications and data-intensive tools like drones and AR/VR, network congestion can jeopardize critical communications. Traditional solutions struggle to meet the evolving demands of modern first responders. T-Priority addresses this by offering a dedicated network slice that provides up to 5 times the network resources of the average user and maintains high performance during peak times.
How T-Priority Works
T-Priority acts like a traffic cop, directing network resources to ensure optimal performance for first responders. During emergencies, it prioritizes their traffic above others, ensuring reliable connectivity even in extreme congestion scenarios.
Day-to-Day Benefits
- Priority Access and Preemption: For voice and data on the nation’s leading 5G network.
- Faster Speeds: 2.5x faster than other providers for data-intensive communications.
- Increased Capacity: 40% more 5G capacity to keep more first responders connected.
- Enhanced Coverage: 98% of Americans covered, including expanded rural coverage.
- Improved Security: Access to a security slice from T-Mobile SASE to defend against cyber threats.
T-Priority’s rate plans will be available later this year for state, local, and federal agencies, as well as businesses that play critical roles in emergencies. T-Mobile’s previous program, Connecting Heroes, will continue to offer free, unlimited 5G service to small agencies and volunteer groups.
For more details, T-Priority features will be available for eligible organizations on select plans. Capable devices and coverage details can be found at T-Mobile.com.
