On this episode of the Six Five Webcast - The 5G Factor, hosts Ron Westfall and Tom Hollingsworth discuss the crucial role US Communication Service Providers (CSPs) T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon play in public safety, particularly in response to natural disasters like hurricanes.

Their discussion covers:

• Verizon and its dedicated first responder and public safety arm, Verizon Frontline, and their efforts in repairing cell sites damaged by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina and Tennessee.

• T-Mobile and Starlink's collaboration, marked by receiving a second Special Temporary Authority (STA) from the FCC to operate their innovative Direct-to-Cellular service over Hurricane Milton’s devastating path in Florida.

• The expansive support provided by the FirstNet, built with AT&T, team for first responders throughout the US Southeast, highlighting the deployment of dedicated FirstNet assets and solutions for emergency support.

• Plus, the announcement from Qualcomm and Honeywell at Embedded World North America, unveiling their partnership to revolutionize the energy sector with cutting-edge 5G, Low Power Wireless, and AI-Enabled technologies.