HURRICANE KATRINA RECOVERY (2005)
The C Spire network was the first and only wireless network immediately back online following Hurricane Katrina, with more than 50 million free minutes provided to first responders, customers and our competitors to help with recovery.
COLUMBIA TORNADO RECOVERY (2014)
When a tornado caused major damage in Columbia, Miss., on Christmas Eve, our customers and first responders were able to stay connected, with C Spire network teams restoring service that same day despite a damaged tower.
USMC PLANE CRASH RESPONSE (2017)
After a devastating plane crash, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency turned to C Spire to aid with connecting their Emergency Field Office, and a dedicated internet circuit was installed within 26 hours.
MISSISSIPPI DELTA FLOOD RESPONSE (2018)
From Greenville to Vicksburg, first responders received C Spire service and devices to help them stay connected while rescuing civilians and mitigating damage during the floods.
COVID-19 AID & RESPONSE (2020)
More than 1,500 devices were loaned to state agencies and local government entities to help aid with the emergency response to the COVID‐19 pandemic.
- Katrina
- Columbia, MS
- USMC
- Vicksburg, MS
- State of MS
$43.49/mo
per device
$39.49/mo
per device
$33.99/mo
per device
You'll need to sign in to your C Spire wireless account to confirm your Mississippi first responder status. Look for Data Priority Verification in your dashboard.
To request first responder data priority and plan rates, fill out the form below to have one of our government wireless experts contact you. You can also download the form and email it to [email protected].
Have a personal phone line that needs data priority? Be sure to have a valid public safety entity send in the form on your behalf.
Visit the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Agency website to find out more about wireless priority service and how to apply.
Visit the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Agency website to find out more about wireless priority service and how to apply.
What does data priority do, and who qualifies for it?
At C Spire, we provide priority data access for first responders in the areas of law enforcement, fire rescue and emergency services in most cases on government accounts. This allows registered users’ data to be served first on the C Spire wireless network. Fill out the form above to request data priority on your government wireless account or login and submit your ID for individual subscribers.
Can first responders on consumer accounts get data priority?
If you’re a first responder and need data priority on your consumer wireless account, just have an authorized requester from your public safety entity login and submit your ID for you. Examples of authorized requesters include the City of Gulfport, Attala County or the Hinds Department of Emergency Management.
Are special wireless plans available for first responders?
With C Spire, first responders qualify for exclusive discounts on our Unlimited Smartphone Enhanced and Unlimited Smartphone Standard plans. You’ll also find great rates across our government wireless plans, whether you’re looking for talk and text only or precision plans with shared data.
