Verizon Frontline provides critical support following ransomware attack in Michigan

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Verizon's Frontline Crisis Response Team has provided important support to Grand Traverse County, Michigan following a ransomware attack. The team, upon request, delivered over 80 Verizon Frontline communication solutions to various county agencies to restore operations. Emergency management coordinator Gregg Bird expressed gratitude for Verizon Frontline's assistance in establishing temporary networks to ensure the continuation of public safety and essential government functions. Verizon Frontline offers on-demand emergency support to government agencies and first responders, including portable cell sites, Wi-Fi hotspots, and charging stations, at no cost. Verizon boasts a robust advanced network specifically designed for first responders, built through three decades of collaboration with public safety officials. In 2023, Verizon generated a revenue of $134 billion and continues to innovate to meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide.

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• Verizon provided over 80 communication solutions to help restore operations in Grand Traverse County following a ransomware attack.
• The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team offers free on-demand emergency support to government agencies and first responders.
• Verizon Frontline's network is specially designed for first responders, reflecting three decades of collaboration with public safety officials.

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TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., July 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team recently deployed in support of local government agencies in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, to provide temporary connectivity in the wake of a ransomware attack.

At the request of local officials, the team provided more than 80 Verizon Frontline communications solutions to help county agencies get operations back up and running at numerous locations.

"We appreciate having a mission-critical partner like Verizon Frontline that assisted us in providing a temporary network to resume public safety and other government essential functions in a time of crisis,” said Gregg Bird, emergency management coordinator for Grand Traverse County.

The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team provides on-demand, emergency assistance during crisis situations to government agencies and emergency responders on a 24/7 basis at no cost to the supported agencies. Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team members set up portable cell sites, Wi-Fi hotspots, charging stations and other Verizon Frontline devices and solutions that enable communications and/or boost network performance.

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.

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Media contact:
Chandler Baker
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FAQ

What support did Verizon provide to Grand Traverse County, Michigan after the ransomware attack?

Verizon provided over 80 communication solutions, including portable cell sites, Wi-Fi hotspots, and charging stations, to help restore operations.

When did Verizon's Frontline Crisis Response Team deploy to Grand Traverse County?

The deployment occurred following a ransomware attack, with the announcement made on July 11, 2024.

What is Verizon Frontline?

Verizon Frontline is an advanced network and technology solution built for first responders, offering on-demand emergency support during crises.

What revenue did Verizon generate in 2023?

Verizon generated $134 billion in revenue in 2023.

How does Verizon Frontline assist during emergencies?

The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team sets up portable cell sites, Wi-Fi hotspots, and charging stations to ensure communication and network performance.