Verizon Business has been selected by the U.S. Air Force to deliver 5G and 4G LTE network enhancements at 35 installations across the United States. This initiative, part of the Air Force’s Offer to Lease (OTL) program, will see Verizon upgrading networks with technologies like C-Band carrier adds, new macro builds, and small cells. These enhancements aim to improve connectivity, delivering higher speeds, greater bandwidth, and lower latency for base personnel and surrounding communities.
Supporting Air Force Operations and Quality of Life
Verizon’s upgrades will support the diverse missions of the Air Force while improving the quality of life for personnel and their families. Bases benefiting from these improvements span states including Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Texas, and Virginia, among others.
“This is Verizon’s seventh OTL win out of eight attempts, reflecting the U.S. Air Force’s confidence in the strength and speed of our network, as well as our professional and managed services expertise,” said Maggie Hallbach, Senior Vice President of Verizon Public Sector. “We are honored to be a trusted partner for the Air Force.”
Expanding 5G Integration with the Armed Forces
This new contract builds on Verizon Business's long-standing partnership with the Department of Defense, expanding its 5G portfolio across federal agencies. The initiative, referred to as OTL 3, Groups A, B, and C, adds to Verizon’s work on OTL 1a, 1b, 2, and 2b programs initiated in previous years. In total, Verizon is delivering wireless enhancements to 72 Air Force bases nationwide, including the completed 5G Ultra Wideband deployment at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.
Driving Military Digital Transformation
Verizon’s investments in 5G technology are enabling the U.S. military to pursue its strategic digital transformation goals. The advancements support applications such as flight line test equipment, high-definition video for telemedicine, immersive training simulations, and artificial intelligence-driven biometric identification.
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