Wireless Priority Service (WPS) supports national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users. It is intended to be used in an emergency or crisis situation when the wireless network is congested and the probability of completing a normal call is reduced.
About WPS
WPS provides NS/EP personnel priority access and prioritized processing in all nationwide and several regional cellular networks, greatly increasing the probability of call completion.WPS Carriers
WPS is widely available from AT&T, Cellcom, C Spire, GCI, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon Wireless.WPS Costs
WPS users will be responsible for commercial wireless subscription cost and equipment costs. WPS charges are in addition to your commercial plan and other feature, toll, and special service charges.GETS/WPS Documents
A compilation of GETS and WPS forms and related reference materials.WPS FAQ
Frequently asked questions about WPS.Requesting GETS and WPS
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recommends that individuals requesting WPS also request a GETS card. The registration process will allow you to request both services at the same time.Emergency Communications Division
Through the Emergency Communications Division, CISA enhances public safety interoperable communications at all levels of government, providing training, coordination, tools and guidance to help partners across the country develop their emergency communications capabilities.Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS)
GETS supports national leadership; federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments; and other authorized national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) users.Contact
For more information on GETS, WPS or TSP, please contact the DHS Priority Telecommunications Service Center toll free at 866-627-2255, 703-676-2255, or via email at support@priority-info.com. Current Points of Contact can access the GETS/WPS Information Distribution System.
Last Updated Date: January 23, 2020