Verizon deploys digital twin technology and expands satellite fleet for 2026 hurricane season

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Verizon Unveils Digital Twin Technology and Expanded Satellite Fleet in Preparation for the 2026 Hurricane Season

May 6, 2026 8:01 AM EDT

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Verizon's new Digital Twin technology uses drone-captured 3D imagery and AI to instantly identify the exact location of network damage after a storm, allowing engineers to prioritize repairs, speed up restoration, and enhance safety by reducing the need for on-site visual inspections.To ensure reliable connectivity when terrestrial fiber is unavailable, Verizon has expanded its satellite fleet to 2,600 assets and introduced the new "Multi-orbit Off-road Vehicle," a high-clearance, off-road vehicle capable of toggling between GEO and LEO satellites for flexible disaster-zone connections and creating localized... More