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Advanced 5G connectivity for civilian agencies—simple, secure, ready.

T-Priority delivers the performance civilian agencies need to operate at full speed—with 5G priority access, satellite-connected resilience, and the Best Mobile Network in America, according to Ookla® Speedtest®. Backed by built-in security and dedicated government support, it’s the smart, simple choice for modern public service.

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The nation's first network slice dedicated to public safety and federal response teams.

  • Operational effectiveness in challenging environments.

    When communication means the difference between mission success or failure.

  • Priority network access for federal and critical services personnel.

    In times of crisis, surge, or congestion, help ensure that data and voice traffic gets through.

  • Battlefield-grade reliability.

    Reduce dropped signals, delayed data, or congested bandwidth when lives and missions are on the line.

  • Advanced security.

    Services that include network isolation, encryption, authentication, secure APIs, and more.

WHY T-PRIORITY?

T-Priority keeps response teams connected—even in times of congestion.

More
5G capacity.

Our 5G network has more capacity than any other. With the T-Priority network slice, the capacity dedicated to mission-essential teams can dynamically expand during rare times of extreme congestion.

 

Fastest
5G network in America.

Maintain critical communications on the network with more speed than AT&T and Verizon.

 

Based on median, national download speeds.

 

 

Best
5G coverage.

T-Mobile has the nation’s largest 5G network covering 98% of Americans and the most highway miles in America.

 

T-Priority offers the best solution for mission-essential teams.

See how T-Priority compares to AT&T and Verizon.

  T-Priority® AT&T FirstNet® Verizon Frontline®
Nationwide network slice ✓ Yes No Yes
Network slice device compatibility 100+ compatible devices N/A 1 compatible router
Priority access and preemption ✓ Yes ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
Priority data experience
 5x priority Higher than consumer Undisclosed
Network speed
Based on median, national download speed. 		 2x 1x 1x
Performance baseline (download)
Compared to T-Mobile WPS performance baseline.		 2x Not publicly offered Not publicly offered
Performance baseline (upload)
Compared to T-Mobile WPS performance baseline.		 1x Not publicly offered Not publicly offered
Performance baseline (download)

Tap into the T-Mobile Standalone 5G Core.

Get the benefit of the nation's first network slice for mission-essential teams. Check out where our 5G Ultra Capacity coverage is available.

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Some T-Priority features only available in areas of Ultra Capacity 5G coverage with capable device and 5G Standalone settings; review T-Mobile.com/5Glayers. 

The facts about T-Priority.

Explore the ways in which T-Priority has advanced connectivity beyond its predecessors—addressing pain points of dated 4G LTE infrastructure.

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Solutions that support your mission.

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Transform your organization’s connectivity with T-Priority.

Get more information about the T-Priority solution: how it works, if you’re eligible, what devices are compatible, and more.

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T-Priority security features.

  • Secure, isolated network slicing.

    Dedicated 5G Standalone (SA) slices isolate mission-essential traffic from public networks. Prevents interference, congestion, and cross-traffic vulnerabilities.

  • End-to-end encryption and threat protection.

    Encrypted signaling and wireless traffic safeguard data in transit. Built-in protections against eavesdropping, man-in-the-middle attacks, and malware.

  • Mutual authentication and identity concealment.

    5G mutual authentication verifies both device and network. Subscriber identity concealment protects against surveillance tools like IMSI catchers.

  • Zero Trust architecture and passwordless access.

    Zero Trust security model prevents lateral movement inside networks. FIDO2 and CLEAR AI verification deliver strong, password-free access control.

  • Secure API and edge protection.

    Hardened APIs defend 5G apps and external integrations from tampering. SASE architecture secures remote, mobile, and IoT endpoints at scale.

  • Resilient infrastructure and timing.

    Redundant positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) systems ensure continuous sync. Full RPKI and GSMA signaling standards protect routing and interconnects.

Got questions?

  • T-Priority is the T-Mobile dedicated network service for first responders, delivering always-on priority and preemption across our nationwide 5G network—including extensive rural coverage. T-Priority supports a wide range of compatible 5G devices, so agencies don’t need to invest in proprietary hardware to stay connected. Explore the full list of T-Priority-compatible smartphones, tablets, routers, and rugged devices on our T-Priority device compatibility page.

  • T-Priority requires a compatible device that supports all three 5G standalone (SA) bands used on the T-Mobile network to deliver full priority service. There are over 100 certified T-Priority-ready devices, including smartphones, tablets, rugged laptops, and routers. This ensures first responders can access priority connectivity with the equipment that fits their mission needs.

  • Advanced T-Priority features operate on the industry-leading T-Mobile 5G standalone network, which provides the industry’s broadest nationwide coverage and strong performance in both urban and rural areas—particularly on our low-band n71 spectrum. While other networks rely more heavily on localized 5G standalone or LTE-based coverage, T-Priority gives first responders a platform to stay connected with the latest 5G technology across a wider range of environments. All T-Priority customers enjoy priority access and preemption features across T-Mobile's full combined 4G LTE and 5G network.

  • Yes. T-Priority is available to verified public safety agencies and personnel, including EMS, law enforcement, firefighters, healthcare providers, and emergency management teams.

  • If you are looking for more information about our basic Connecting Heroes service please contact us.