T-Mobile's T-Priority becomes the Big Apple's lone carrier for its public safety networks
Just the other day, T-Mobile teased that it was going to make a major announcement on Thursday related to its T-Priority network for first responders. Today, T-Mobile made a huge announcement in New York City. T-Mobile signed a deal to be the lone carrier supporting the City of New York's first responders and its public safety networks. That's a huge deal for T-Mobile.
In a recent survey, 64% of first responders complained that an unreliable network was their main communications gripe. Some first responders are struggling with outdated 4G networks, congested traffic, slower speeds, and gaps in coverage. That's why it's important to understand how T-Priority works. Using T-Mobile's standalone (SA) 5G network, T-Priority offers first responders slices of the T-Mobile 5G network allowing the latter to meet any special requirements that the first responders might have.
T-Mobile's SA 5G network will use network slicing to improve communications for forst responders. | Image credit-T-Mobile
With 40% more 5G capacity, T-Priority allows the network to hook up with more devices while offering speeds up to 2.5 times faster than other providers. Using network slicing allows T-Mobile to deliver faster speeds on a more consistent basis while also delivering lower latency. To close network gaps on T-Priority, first responders have access to Starlink which is the satellite-based service that will help them stay connected even when they find themselves located in an area of the country where there is no earth-bound cellular service.
"With T-Priority, T-Mobile is providing first responders with a dedicated slice of its 5G SA network to give them more capacity, faster 5G speeds and the highest priority — reinforcing its leadership in delivering the most advanced, reliable and scalable solutions for public safety. Plus, T-Mobile’s 5G SA offers state of the art security — helping ensure uninterrupted service even in the face of sophisticated cyber threats."-Callie Field, President, T-Mobile Business Group
As we've mentioned before, T-Mobile's standalone 5G network gives the carrier the ability to provide 5G network slices to first responders. We've discussed the difference before and now would be a propitious time to do so again. T-Mobile was the first carrier in the world to employ a standalone network which is simply one that uses a 5G core as opposed to older LTE networks that had 5G built over a 4G core. The latter was done by carriers to quickly offer 5G instead of waiting for an SA 5G network to be built.
SA 5G networks provide more capacity, faster speeds, lower latency and certain technological advantages such as network slicing.
T-Mobile has also arranged for certain tools from top manufacturers to be available and these will support 5G. For example, Samsung will supply rugged AI-enabled devices powered by the T-Priority slice. Skydio will deliver drones equipped with T-Priority for First Responder (DFR) programs and public safety applications.
First responders wanting to equip their family with a T-Mobile plan get 40% off family lines with T-Mobile’s Go5G unlimited plan.
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