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.

US telco Verizon has been awarded a contract to install 5G and/or 4G LTE network enhancements at 35 US Air Forces bases across the country. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed, though the carrier said the deal has been awarded through the Air Force's Offer to Lease (OTL) program.

The US Air Force selected Verizon Business to implement 5G and 4G network improvements across 35 of its installations.

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Salt Typhoon? Unpatched network kit? Sorry, I think you're breaking up Never mind that whole Salt Typhoon hiccup - Verizon's reputation hit hasn't stopped it from securing a deal to upgrade the networks on 35 US Air Force bases with new 4G and 5G kit.

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,