GlobeNewswire Inc | Dec 8, 2021 09:00AM EST

December 08, 2021

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During a year that, according to the National Interagency Fire Center, saw wildfires burn more than 6.8 million acres of land, public safety agencies at all levels were called into action to combat these blazes. Verizon Frontline deployed its advanced network and public safety solutions in support of these first responders as they battled 128 named wildfires across a total of 16 states in 2021.

This support, delivered by the Verizon Response Team at no cost to local agencies and incident managers, and provided at the request of area public safety officials, represents a continuation of Verizon Public Sectors commitment to working alongside our partners in public safety and government.

To help enable mission-critical voice and data service during fire mitigation efforts in locations from California and Colorado to Montana and Minnesota, the Verizon Response Team delivered close to 2,000 Verizon Frontline solutions to nearly 200 communities. These solutions included everything from repeaters, mobile hotspots, routers, smart devices and drones to almost 70 deployable satellite solutions such as Satellite Picocells on Trailers (SPOTs).

Verizon Frontline is the advanced network and technology built for first responders developed over nearly three decades of partnership with public safety officials and agencies to meet their unique needs.

The Verizon Response Team provides on-demand, emergency assistance during crisis situations to government agencies, emergency responders, nonprofits and communities on a 24/7 basis. Verizon Response Team members set up portable cell sites, WiFi hotspots, free charging stations and other Verizon Frontline devices and solutions that enable communications and/or boost network performance.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30, 2000 and is one of the worlds leading providers of technology and communications services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020. The company offers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning networks and platforms, delivering on customers demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity, security and control.

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Media contact: Eric Durieeric.durie@verizon.com(516) 382-8219