Temporary Network Solutions
Get access to fast, secure short-term cellular connectivity in extremely busy or remote settings.
Overview
As one of our new temporary network solutions, Temporary Public Network can help prevent the frustration of lost service. Reliable short-term cellular access keeps people’s phones connected at major entertainment events, pop-up stores and more, where thousands are contending for the same bandwidth.
Benefits
Use cases
From empowering merchants to enabling critical workflows to keeping concertgoers connected, Temporary Public Network solutions provide a boost when you need it most.
Stadiums and arenas
Fans are sharing content, monitoring other games and tapping to pay at concessions.
Concerts and music festivals
Attendees are coordinating plans with their groups while also sharing photos and videos with both friends and social media.
Pop-up shops and businesses
Shoppers are researching products on the fly and making cashless purchases.
Partner with a trusted leader backed by decades of experience.
America’s most reliable 5G network, according to RootMetrics®¹
30+
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A Leader
in second consecutive Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services².
Resources
Creating a lasting business impact with short-term connectivity
Learn how Temporary Public Network solutions provide large-scale event organizers and vendors with a consistent connection they can depend on.
Meeting mission-critical needs with Temporary Public Network
Discover how secure, short-term cellular access can help on-site medical workers, public safety personnel and more stay connected in moments that matter.
FAQs
No. This solution utilizes Verizon’s secure licensed spectrum. Unlike Wi-Fi, which operates on unlicensed frequencies prone to interference, Temporary Public Network uses the same carrier-grade infrastructure as our permanent macro network. Any device with a standard Verizon SIM connects automatically to the public network extension without the need for complex onboarding or splash pages.
Temporary Public Network is engineered to provide capacity injection for massive surges in users (e.g., festivals or sporting events) and coverage expansion for remote or new locations where permanent infrastructure is limited. It provides a reliable temporary business internet connection for critical needs like point-of-sale systems and event operations.
The backhaul connects the on-site temporary asset to the broader Verizon network. We offer flexible options to ensure optimal performance:
- Verizon-provided: We can facilitate the connection using our own rapid-deployment technology, such as satellite or microwave links.
- Customer-provided: In select markets, customers may have the option to provide a dedicated on-site fiber connection. Availability for this option is determined during the initial technical assessment.
Our goal is to make the on-site experience seamless; once assets are staged at your location, we can typically have the network operational in less than 24 hours. To ensure this rapid on-site setup, Verizon initiates a comprehensive engineering and readiness phase prior to the event. During this period, our experts handle the heavy lifting—including RF design, site surveys, and all necessary regulatory filings—to ensure your network is ready for Day 1.
The commercial offering is targeted for short term internet needs ranging from 3 days to 6 months - longer terms are possible. It is a service-based model designed for transient needs and is not intended as a permanent replacement. Explore our Connectivity solutions here.