The City of Buffalo partners with Verizon Business to advance public safety communications
Verizon Business (NYSE:VZ) has announced a significant partnership with the City of Buffalo and Buffalo Police Department (BPD) to modernize their communications infrastructure. The comprehensive upgrade includes providing city employees and police officers with 5G Ultra Wideband-enabled devices, connected laptops, and updated routers.
The deal equips City of Buffalo Executive Departments with advanced smartphones, tablets, and Mi-Fi hotspots for improved operations. The BPD will receive specialized law enforcement devices, including the Verizon Frontline Network Slice for enhanced mission-critical connectivity in high-congestion environments. This partnership builds upon Verizon's existing commitment to Buffalo, where it serves as the exclusive wireless telecommunications partner of the Buffalo Bills.
Verizon Business (NYSE:VZ) ha annunciato una partnerships significativa con la Città di Buffalo e il Buffalo Police Department (BPD) per modernizzare la loro infrastruttura di comunicazione. Il rinnovo completo include fornire ai dipendenti comunali e agli agenti di polizia dispositivi con 5G Ultra Wideband, laptop connessi e router aggiornati.
L’accordo mette a disposizione ai Dipartimenti Esecutivi della Città telefoni intelligenti avanzati, tablet e hotspot Mi-Fi per migliorare le operazioni. Il BPD riceverà dispositivi specializzati per le attività di legge, tra cui Verizon Frontline Network Slice per una connettività critica in ambienti ad alta congestione. Questa collaborazione amplia l’impegno di Verizon a Buffalo, dove è partner esclusivo delle telecomunicazioni wireless dei Buffalo Bills.
Verizon Business (NYSE:VZ) ha anunciado una asociación importante con la Ciudad de Buffalo y el Buffalo Police Department (BPD) para modernizar su infraestructura de comunicaciones. La renovación integral incluye proporcionar a empleados municipales y oficiales de policía dispositivos habilitados para 5G Ultra Wideband, laptops conectadas y routers actualizados.
El acuerdo equipa a los Departamentos Ejecutivos de la Ciudad con smartphones avanzados, tablets y hotspots Mi‑Fi para mejorar las operaciones. El BPD recibirá dispositivos especializados de aplicación de la ley, entre ellos Verizon Frontline Network Slice para una conectividad de misión crítica en entornos con alta congestión. Esta asociación se apoya en el compromiso existente de Verizon con Buffalo, donde es el socio exclusivo de telecomunicaciones inalámbricas de los Buffalo Bills.
Verizon Business (NYSE: VZ)가 버펄로 시와 버펄로 경찰국(BPD)과 communicate 인프라를 현대화하는 중요한 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 포괄적 업그레이드에는 시 직원과 경찰관들에게 5G Ultra Wideband-enabled devices, 연결된 노트북 및 업데이트된 라우터가 제공됩니다.
이 계약은 버펄로 시의 행정 부처에 고급 스마트폰, 태블릿 및 Mi‑Fi 핫스팟을 제공해 운영을 개선합니다. BPD는 고도 혼잡 환경에서 임무-크리티컬 연결을 강화하기 위한 Verizon Frontline Network Slice를 포함한 전문 법집행 기기를 받게 됩니다. 이번 파트너십은 버펄로에 대한 Verizon의 기존 약속을 기반으로 하며, Verizon은 Buffalo Bills의 독점 무선 통신 파트너로 활동하고 있습니다.
Verizon Business (NYSE:VZ) a annoncé un partenariat important avec la Ville de Buffalo et le Buffalo Police Department (BPD) pour moderniser leur infrastructure de communication. La mise à niveau complète comprend la fourniture aux employés de la ville et aux agents de police de dispositifs compatibles 5G Ultra Wideband, ordinateurs portables connectés et routeurs mis à jour.
L’accord équipe les Services Exécutifs de la Ville de smartphones avancés, des tablettes et des hotspots Mi‑Fi pour améliorer les opérations. Le BPD recevra des dispositifs spécialisés pour l’application de la loi, notamment le Verizon Frontline Network Slice pour une connectivité critique en environnements à forte congestion. Ce partenariat s’ajoute à l’engagement existant de Verizon envers Buffalo, où il est le partenaire exclusif en télécommunications sans fil des Buffalo Bills.
Verizon Business (NYSE:VZ) hat eine bedeutende Partnerschaft mit der Stadt Buffalo und der Buffalo Police Department (BPD) angekündigt, um ihre Kommunikationsinfrastruktur zu modernisieren. Das umfassende Upgrade umfasst die Bereitstellung von 5G Ultra Wideband-fähigen Geräten für Stadtangestellte und Polizeibeamte, verbundenen Laptops und aktualisierten Routern.
Der Deal versorgt die Executive Departments der Stadt Buffalo mit fortschrittlichen Smartphones, Tablets und Mi‑Fi‑Hotspots zur Verbesserung der Abläufe. Die BPD erhält spezialisierte Geräte für die Strafverfolgung, einschließlich des Verizon Frontline Network Slice für eine verbesserte missionskritische Konnektivität in stark überlasteten Umgebungen. Diese Partnerschaft baut auf Verizon’s bestehendem Engagement in Buffalo auf, wo es der exklusive Mobilfunkpartner der Buffalo Bills ist.
فيريزون بزنس (NYSE:VZ) أعلنت عن شراكة مهمة مع مدينة بوفالو وإدارة شرطة بوفالو (BPD) لتحديث بنية الاتصالات التحتية الخاصة بهم. يشمل الترقي الشامل توفير أجهزة تدعم 5G Ultra Wideband لموظفي المدينة ولضباط الشرطة، وأجهزة كمبيوتر محمولة متصلة وروترات محدثة.
يتيح الاتفاق للأقسام التنفيذية في مدينة بوفالو هواتف ذكية متطورة، وأجهزة لوحية ونقاط اتصال Mi‑Fi لتحسين العمليات. سيحصل BPD على أجهزة مختصة بتنفيذ القانون، بما في ذلك Verizon Frontline Network Slice لتحسين الاتصال المهم في بيئات ذات ازدحام عالٍ. تقود هذه الشراكة التزام Verizon المستمر تجاه بوفالو، حيث تعد الشريك الحصري للاتصالات اللاسلكية لبفالو بيلز.
Verizon Business (NYSE:VZ)宣布与布法罗市及布法罗警察局(BPD)建立重要合作，升级他们的通信基础设施。此次全面升级将为市政员工和警察提供支持5G Ultra Wideband的设备、连接的笔记本电脑和更新的路由器。
该交易还为布法罗市行政部门配备了先进的智能手机、平板电脑和 Mi‑Fi 热点，以提升运营效率。BPD 将获得专用执法设备，其中包括用于在高拥塞环境中增强任务关键连接的Verizon Frontline Network Slice。此次伙伴关系在 Verizon 对布法罗的既有承诺基础上进一步加强，Verizon 为布法罗牛仔队的独家无线通信伙伴。
- Strategic expansion of government services portfolio through partnership with major city
- Enhancement of Verizon's presence in Buffalo market through comprehensive service deployment
- Strengthening of long-term revenue stream through government contract
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Verizon Business has expanded its government services portfolio by securing a new partnership with the City of Buffalo and its Police Department to modernize their communication systems. The deal includes deploying 5G Ultra Wideband-enabled smartphones and tablets, updated routers, Mi-Fi hotspots, connected laptops, and the specialized Verizon Frontline Network Slice technology designed for high-density environments.
This contract represents Verizon's continued strategic focus on the public safety communications sector, leveraging their three decades of experience serving first responders. The deployment enhances Verizon's presence in Buffalo, where they already serve as the exclusive wireless telecommunications partner of the Buffalo Bills and New Highmark Stadium.
While the financial terms remain undisclosed, government contracts typically provide stable, long-term revenue streams with potential for expansion. The agreement showcases Verizon's ability to deliver comprehensive communications solutions rather than just basic connectivity services, highlighting their enterprise-level capabilities in the increasingly competitive 5G space.
The implementation of Verizon Frontline Network Slice technology is particularly noteworthy as it demonstrates practical applications of network slicing - a key 5G capability that allows operators to partition their network for specific use cases. This represents Verizon's competitive differentiation in mission-critical communications where reliability and security command premium pricing.
This deal aligns with Verizon's strategy of leveraging their 5G network investments to capture higher-margin business and government contracts, though the size of this particular agreement likely represents an incremental rather than material contribution to Verizon's
BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a move to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in serving the community, the City of Buffalo, New York, the Buffalo Police Department (BPD) and Verizon Business today announced a deal that will deliver city employees and police officers a comprehensive communications upgrade.
For the residents of Buffalo, this upgrade of a full suite of advanced communications tools helps ensure their local government and police department have what they need to best meet their evolving needs.
As part of the deal, City of Buffalo Executive Departments will now have access to:
- 5G Ultra Wideband (UW)-enabled Smartphones and Tablets: For enhanced communication and data access across various city executive departments, including City Hall, the Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets, Office of Strategic Planning and City Comptroller. These devices will help streamline operations and improve field accessibility for city employees.
- Updated Routers and Mi-Fi Hotspots: Providing reliable and secure network connectivity for mobile city operations and temporary work sites, helping ensure continuous access to vital resources wherever city personnel are working.
The Buffalo Police Department (BPD) will have access to:
- 5G Ultra Wideband (UW)-enabled Smartphones: Pre-loaded with proprietary law enforcement applications, these smartphones help enhance operational efficiency and information security by providing officers with city-issued devices, eliminating the need for personal device use on the job.
- Connected Laptops: For enhanced in-vehicle and on-scene data access, allowing officers to quickly retrieve and input critical information.
- Updated Routers delivering Mobile Broadband service: Providing reliable and secure network connectivity in patrol vehicles and temporary command centers, ensuring officers have access to vital resources wherever they are.
- Verizon Frontline Network Slice: Provides enhanced mission-critical connectivity in even the most population-dense environments or during periods of high network congestion.
“We are proud to partner with the City of Buffalo and the BPD to provide them with the advanced communication tools they need to protect and serve their community,” said Frank Dipsia, Verizon Business government sales director for the Northeast. “This comprehensive upgrade underscores our commitment to equipping public safety agencies with the cutting-edge technology required for modern policing. City employees and BPD officers will now have real-time information access, enhanced situational awareness, and secure communications.”
“Critical communications are essential for our mission, especially in a city like Buffalo,” said Alphonso Wright, BPD Commissioner. “Equipping our officers with advanced tools directly enhances our ability to protect and serve our quarter-million-plus residents. These devices help ensure that our officers can communicate seamlessly and securely, access vital information in real-time, and ultimately respond more effectively to the needs of our community, helping us fulfill our mission.”
This new deal furthers an already deep commitment to the community in and around the City of Buffalo. From upgrading government agencies to being named the exclusive wireless telecommunications partner of the Buffalo Bills and New Highmark Stadium, Verizon has Buffalo connected.
Verizon Frontline is the advanced network and technology built for first responders – developed over three decades of partnership with public safety officials and agencies on the front lines – to meet their unique and evolving needs. For more information, visit our website.
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