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Commissioners authorize Verizon upgrade of patrol‑vehicle routers, citing improved connectivity and promotional credit
Summary
Cass County authorized an agreement with Verizon Wireless to upgrade patrol‑vehicle routers to 5G frontline‑capable devices, a purchase the county expects will include a near‑term bill credit that reduces net cost; the IT presenter said the offer requires signing by mid‑August and would improve cellular connectivity in high‑congestion events.
The Cass County Board of Commissioners voted to authorize county information‑technology staff to accept a Verizon Wireless promotional offer to upgrade patrol‑vehicle routers to 5G frontline‑capable devices and install associated antennas and licensing.
IT staff told the commission the vendor’s promotion would effectively cover the cost of each router (quoted at $880 per unit) by offering a bill credit if the county signs within Verizon’s promotional window; staff said the…
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