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Oct 7, 2026 28 min

When Connectivity Fails: Keeping Responders Connected

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In this episode of Domestic Preparedness: The Podcast, host Nicolette Phillips and Editor-in-Chief Cathy Feinman sit down with Benjamin White, a communications technology specialist with extensive experience supporting public safety and critical infrastructure connectivity. White discusses the realities of disaster communications, from cellular network congestion and infrastructure failures to the growing role of 5G, hybrid networks, and low Earth orbit satellite systems in emergency response. He also shares practical advice for agencies of all sizes on testing connectivity, identifying coverage gaps, and building resilient communications plans before disaster strikes.

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