AT&T to Provide Voice Networking Solution to US CBP

AT&T has announced that the US Customs and Border Protection, an agency within the Department of Homeland Security, has awarded the company a task order worth up to $20 million to provide a voice networking solution for the agency.

AT&T will serve as the primary network voice services provider to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the task order, which was awarded via the General Services Administration’s (GSA’s) Networx Universal program.

Under the terms of the order, AT&T will use its networking expertise to deliver a voice networking solution that will ensure reliable, secure communications for the agency’s 41,000 employees based throughout the country.

Don Herring, senior vice president of AT&T government solutions, said: “With the extensive regional footprint, solid redundancy and proven reliability of the AT&T network, AT&T can help CBP employees share mission-critical information in a secure environment. AT&T is honored to be selected by Customs and Border Protection for this important service.”