Coronado Naval Base Receives New Verizon Secure Wireless Network

CORONADO, CA -- A new, dedicated wireless cellular network has been installed at Naval Air Station North Island, Naval Amphibious Base and San Clemente Island to help provide military and first responders reliable, secure connectivity.

The new network was installed by Verizon under a partnership that expands capabilities for tactical and public safety operations and improves connectivity for on-base tenant commands and residents.

"This is a great step in the evolution of mission-critical communications on-base,” Naval Air Station North Island Commanding Officer Capt. Timothy Slentz said. “Through this partnership, we are building a more responsive, agile and secure network that will help meet our communications needs, even as technology continues to advance.”

The Verizon design provides a dedicated cellular network for day-to-day operations as well as emergencies. Naval Base Coronado is one of the first naval installations in the region to lay the groundwork for Verizon 4G LTE small-cell wireless technology, which will help enable future 5G technologies, Verizon has said.