US Air Force chooses Verizon for network upgrades

US Air Force chooses Verizon for network upgrades, despite Salt Typhoon intrusions
Verizon has secured a major US Air Force contract, despite recent security issues The contract will see Verizon delivering 5G network upgrades to bases across the US The win comes despite recent network breach by foreign hacker Verizon has announced it will be providing the US Air Force with 5G network upgrades at 35 installations across the United States.
Verizon Business to upgrade 4G/5G at 35 Air Force bases in the US
Verizon said it represents its “seventh win in eight attempts”, and follows deals in 2019, 2021, and 2023 to see it engaged at 36 Air Force bases.
Verizon to enhance 5G and/or 4G LTE networks at 35 USAF bases
The US Air Force (USAF) has chosen Verizon Business to implement 5G and 4G LTE network improvements across 35 installations within the nation. This initiative is part of the Air Force’s Offer to Lease programme,
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