OAKTON, Va., Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Under a new
agreement with Nellis Air Force Base, AT&T* will provide
AT&T 5G services to the base in Southern Nevada. We will also deliver
FirstNet – the nationwide public safety communications
platform – to eligible public safety personnel across Nellis.
AT&T will equip Nellis with 5G infrastructure to support
wireless data and voice services connecting the base's more than
40,000 Air Force personnel, their families, and retirees. It will
provide wireless high-speed external and in-building connectivity
across Nellis' flight line, facilities, dormitories, and the Mike
O'Callaghan Military Medical Center.
AT&T and Nellis AFB expect
the new solution will result in a communications platform equipped
to support a broad array of technology tools and innovations that
can help the base modernize its approach to its mission. Potential
Nellis use cases powered by AT&T 5G could include:
- Support for world-class flight line operations, where mission
data is transferred at high speeds with lower latency from the data
platforms, sensors and onboard systems of arriving/departing
aircraft to on-ground personnel.
- Enhanced continuous video surveillance and analytics for
increased base security.
- Improved virtual, geographically distributed training for the
Virtual Test and Training Center using AR/VR capabilities.
- Near real-time management of inventory and aircraft schematics;
improved use of parts; diagnostics analysis.
In addition to deploying 5G, we are also set to deliver FirstNet
capabilities across the base for eligible first responder and
public safety personnel. FirstNet is designed to strengthen
communications among city, county, state, federal and tribal public
safety professionals. And it's advancing public safety
communications with critical capabilities like priority and
preemption to help keep vital communications connected in the event
of an emergency.
"We're honored to equip Nellis with a comprehensive
communications solution built to support innovative services such
as 5G and FirstNet," said Mike Leff,
Vice President, AT&T Global Public Sector.
AT&T 's approach to 5G is based on a new set of network
security standards that will ultimately offer improved encryption
protections for wireless communications. New security features will
eventually include enhanced capabilities to detect and respond to
cybersecurity threats while helping to protect subscriber
identities, network access and device authentication.
Go here for more information about AT&T's work in the
public sector.
*About AT&T Communications
We help family, friends
and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first
phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video streaming, we innovate to
improve lives. We have the nation's fastest wireless network.** And
according to America's biggest test, we have the nation's best
wireless network.*** We're building FirstNet just for first
responders and creating next-generation mobile 5G. With a range of
TV and video products, we deliver entertainment people love to talk
about. Our smart, highly secure solutions serve nearly 3 million
global businesses – nearly all of the Fortune 1000. And worldwide,
our spirit of service drives employees to give back to their
communities.
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