BT Business Launch Prioritised 4G and 5G Access for Mission-Critical Sectors

Communications and broadband provider BT Business has today announced the launch of a new “prioritisation capability” delivered over EE’s commercial mobile network. The new feature, called Mission Boost ™, enables organisations in “critical sectors” to access prioritised 4G and 5G connectivity during periods of congestion or high demand.

Mission Boost is said to form part of BT’s new MissionNet™ portfolio, which reflects a mix of connectivity, cloud infrastructure and security solutions. “These have been designed to support sectors including critical national infrastructure, responders and transport, where connectivity is essential to maintaining safety, resilience and service delivery,” said the announcement.

One of the first organisations to harness Mission Boost is UK Power Networks (UKPN), with the partnership supporting field communications and network resilience across its electricity infrastructure in London, the South East and East of England.

Faisal Mahomed, Managing Director of BT, said:

“Organisations delivering critical services are operating in increasingly complex environments, where reliable communications are a must. Mission Boost is designed to provide the connectivity and capabilities that organisations need to operate with confidence – and marks an important first step as BT looks to roll out a range of enhanced new mission-critical services.”

Over time MissionNet is expected to evolve and incorporate additional capabilities, spanning from contact management to applications such as push-to-talk – designed to integrate more seamlessly into operational environments.