Verizon Unveils Digital Twin Technology and Expanded Satellite Fleet in Preparation for the 2026 Hurricane Season
Publish Date: 2026-05-06 09:19:00
Source Domain: markets.businessinsider.com
Key Takeaways
- Verizon’s new Digital Twin technology uses drone-captured 3D imagery and AI to instantly identify the exact location of network damage after a storm, allowing engineers to prioritize repairs, speed up restoration, and enhance safety by reducing the need for on-site visual inspections.
- To ensure reliable connectivity when terrestrial fiber is unavailable, Verizon has expanded its satellite fleet to 2,600 assets and introduced the new “Multi-orbit Off-road Vehicle,” a high-clearance, off-road vehicle capable of toggling between GEO and LEO satellites for flexible disaster-zone connections and creating localized 5G hotspots for first responders.
- Verizon ensures immediate, expert support for public safety and network recovery by deploying elite specialist teams—Frontline Crisis Response, MERIT (with gas-detecting drones), and DIRT—and introduces the V Team Disaster Response Corps, the first telecom-American Red Cross volunteer partnership designed to aid communities directly in disaster shelters.
NEW YORK, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the June 1 start of the 2026 hurricane season approaches, Verizon is taking a massive leap forward in disaster response and recovery. Recognizing that the hours following a landfalling storm are the most critical for the safety and well being of our communities, Verizon is introducing a suite of technological innovations designed to restore connectivity faster and more safely than ever before.
“In an emergency, every second counts. Whether it’s a family checking in on a loved one or a first responder coordinating a rescue mission, we understand the responsibility that comes with the work we do,” said Joe Russo, Executive Vice President, Global Networks and Technology, Verizon. “We don’t just build a network; we build a resilient ecosystem designed to withstand the harshest conditions, so our customers can trust they are never alone when a storm hits – and after.”
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