Verizon Frontline’s Tactical Humanitarian Operations Response (THOR):

THOR is a mobile, rapid-response command center vehicle capable of deploying Verizon Frontline technology, including private Verizon 5G Ultra-Wideband, along with additional applications and advanced computing solutions for partners including first responders and the Department of Defense.

RED – Robotic Dog:

5G enabled platform capable of going into austere environments, RED can go into hazardous areas to collect data such as temperature and air quality for first responders and assist in search and rescue or hazmat situations. The slats on the top of RED can be used to mount radio equipment, cameras and more.

Off Road Comms on the Move ATV

This asset is used for comms beyond the edge where not only service is impacted but access is challenging. In the aftermath of a disaster, roads are often damaged to the point where traditional First Responder vehicles cannot gain access. This asset is used for access in remote areas and provides a cellular footprint using eFemtos, high performance antennas and LEO satellite. Verizon deploys this asset for drone teams so they can provide aerial mapping, surveillance for infrastructure and tower surveys for areas that have limited access.

RRCU – Portable Cell Site

5G enabled with satellite backhaul capabilities for data and voice services for up to 120 users.

Astro with Optical Gas Imagery:

Specialized setup for Verizon’s HAZMAT Team “MERIT.” Many deadly gases are invisible to the naked eye. When responding to disasters and network outages, we never know what we will encounter. MERIT will use this drone to keep everyone safe.

Green Energy – Solar Power Kits:

Renewable energy is the way of the future, and we need to begin to harness that as a means of sustainability. Verizon is beginning to test options for utilizing green energy in an attempt to reduce our carbon footprint for generations to come.

HAWK:

Tethered drone aircraft capable of lifting eFemto or small cell solution up to 300’. Verizon deployed tethered drones over Sanibel Island, FL, in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian to provide temporary cell service. The drones were equipped with cellular nodes, which allowed them to act as flying cell sites.

Sprinter Van:

Supports HAZMAT missions, communications, or community support in urban areas where large vehicles are harder to access the area.

MERIT – Verizon's HAZMAT Team:

Major Emergency Response Incident Team (MERIT) is Verizon's industry leading industrial hazardous materials team. Founded in 1993, the team is comprised of 40 technical Verizon volunteers who are trained/certified as Hazardous Materials Technicians per OSHA/NFPA and can be deployed anywhere in the contiguous U.S. within 12 hours to restore critical network infrastructure for Verizon.

Starlink:

Starlink is a network of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) that provides internet access to remote areas. LEO refers to a constellation of satellites very close to the earth in comparison to other orbits. Instead of a single satellite providing connectivity, several satellites are in constant movement, requiring handoffs, to provide low latency and high throughput globally. A user terminal is required from a vendor to achieve connectivity.