Verizon is trying to crush AT&T’s Aerostat its competition in the first respondents’ services realm by various means such as dedicated network capacity, devices and plans, but nothing beats a good ol’ Ford F650.
The truck is jam-packed with 5G connectivity and drone technology, and is able to provide “public safety agencies or the Department of Defense with high-quality communications and applications under nearly any conditions.” In other words, in wildfires and deep freezes, or on the battlefield, Verizon’s THOR truck can beam private 5G signal towards hard-to-reach places, where the communication networks have been damaged.
Offering full radio interoperability and built on a uniquely modified Ford F650 chassis, with a six-seat cab and three-seat rear command center, THOR can provide its own mobile network and also features capabilities ranging from commercial satellite options to the ability to be operated remotely from a tablet. Able to integrate with commercial drone applications, THOR also has an onboard tethered drone to assist with disaster response and risk assessment missions.
