[Skip to main content](https://www.t-mobile.com#content-main) [](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority) [](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority) Search Search Submit search query Close out of search RECENT0 recent searches POPULAR0 popular search suggestions Categoriesundefined categories Suggestions0 search suggestions TOP SUGGESTIONS - [](https://www.t-mobile.com) undefined top suggestions - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/network-services) Network - [Coverage & network support](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/network-services) - [T-Satellite](https://www.t-mobile.com/business/starlink-satellite-phone-service) - [Products & solutions](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/first-responder-solutions) Products & solutions - [Solutions](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/first-responder-solutions) - [Priority & Preemption](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/first-responder-solutions/network-priority-for-critical-communications) - [Mission Critical Push-to-talk](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/first-responder-solutions/mission-critical-push-to-talk-service) - [Eligibility](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/eligibility) Eligibility - [Agency & business eligibility](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/eligibility) - [Device eligibility](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/eligibility/devices) - [Resources](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/first-responder-resources) Resources - [Articles & case studies](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/first-responder-resources) - [Rate plans](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/first-responder-plan) Rate plans - [Agency & business plans](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/first-responder-plan) - [Personal plans](https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phone-plans/first-responder-discounts) - [Why T-Priority](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/why-choose-t-priority) Why T-Priority - [FAQs](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/why-choose-t-priority) Contact us Search Search Submit search query Close out of search RECENT0 recent searches POPULAR0 popular search suggestions Categoriesundefined categories Suggestions0 search suggestions TOP SUGGESTIONS - [](https://www.t-mobile.com) undefined top suggestions - [Wireless](https://www.t-mobile.com/) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/business) - [Prepaid](https://prepaid.t-mobile.com/home) - [Internet](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet) - [T-Priority](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority) - [SuperMobile](https://www.t-mobile.com/business/plans/supermobile) [](https://www.t-mobile.com) # The Nation’s First 5G SA Network Slice for Public Safety T-Mobile’s 5G SA (Standalone) Core is built for faster speeds and better reliability, so you stay connected. __4 min read__ KEY TAKEAWAYS - __Our prioritized 5G network slice provides first responders with reliable access to nationwide, high-speed 5G.__ - __T-Priority gives first responders the highest network priority, so you stay connected even during extreme network congestion.__ - __With 5G SA, you benefit from the full capabilities of 5G: ultra-low latency, high capacity, and fast speeds.__ - __Backed by the T-Mobile 5G network - the nation's largest and fastest - our 5G network slice maintains up to 2X better performance baseline for priority users than other WPS users.__ In emergencies, every second, every text, and every call count. Even a slight delay from a dropped call or data buffering can have a detrimental impact in these critical first moments. This is where public safety and 5G go hand-in-hand.   Public safety agencies continue to adopt more data-intensive devices, like smartphones, tablets, and body cams, to improve their response capabilities. With these valuable devices comes an additional volume of network data. And, during extreme network congestion, from planned events like an annual parade to unexpected incidents like a mass utilities outage, public safety needs a reliable 5G network that works. Every single moment. Every single time.   Consider the risks if a body cam can’t transmit live footage due to massive network congestion during a major sporting event or if slow network speeds cause a mapping tool to experience a delayed response pinpointing a location. These are worrisome scenarios.   To keep you connected, even in extreme scenarios, we engineered the world's first 5G network slice that prioritizes public safety. ## Public safety & 5G SA: How does it work?  By creating a virtual network slice of our 5G SA Core, we provide a targeted performance threshold for critical applications and lines of communication. We do that even during times of extreme network stress and congestion.   The reason it's so effective—5G SA operates independently of 4G LTE networks, so it's not restricted by the limitations of LTE.   ## 5G SA users benefit from the full range of 5G advantages, including: ## Ultra-low latency. [Ultra-low latency.](https://www.t-mobile.com) Ultra-low latency.  ## Ultra-low latency. ## Fast speeds. [Fast speeds.](https://www.t-mobile.com) Fast speeds.  ## Fast speeds. ## Increased network capacity. [Increased network capacity.](https://www.t-mobile.com) Increased network capacity.  ## Increased network capacity. The T-Priority network slice is dynamic—it can expand to provide as much data capacity as necessary to maintain the target performance baseline for first responders. So, you stay connected, even in the face of extreme network congestion. And priority access and preemption ensure you stay connected when you need it most.  T-Priority’s performance advantages: - __A 5G network that can support more first responders that the competition__ - __Up to 5x more network resources prioritized for the first responders compared to the average network user__ - __2x better performance baseline than other Wireless Priority Service (WPS) users__ - __The nation's largest 5G network covering 98% of Americans across 2M+ square miles__ When the call comes in, you know people are counting on you. That's why we built T-Priority, America's best 5G experience for first responders. With T-Priority, you can count on more capacity, faster speeds, and better coverage. Because you deserve the ultimate in network performance. ## Recommended reading  EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM ### Fast, flexible, and always ready to support. [Fast, flexible, and always ready to support.](https://www.t-mobile.com) Fast, flexible, and always ready to support. [Read the article](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/why-choose-t-priority/emergency-response-team) ## Fast, flexible, and always ready to support.  ## Direct connect and MCPTT. [Direct connect and MCPTT.](https://www.t-mobile.com) Direct connect and MCPTT. Empowering public safety with enhanced communication. [Read the article](https://www.t-mobile.com/t-priority/first-responder-solutions/mission-critical-push-to-talk-service) ## Direct connect and MCPTT.  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