Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP): Ensuring Critical Connections in Emergencies!

15/03/2025 5 min

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The Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) program, a joint FCC and CISA initiative, prioritizes telecommunications services for national security and emergency preparedness. Key features include expedited service provisioning and restoration for eligible entities, which range from government agencies to critical infrastructure providers.Eligibility requires federal sponsorship for non-federal entities, and services are categorized into five priority levels based on importance. Ongoing maintenance involves periodic code revalidation, with minimal fees charged at the state level. The program ultimately aims to enhance the resilience of national communications during emergencies.What is TSP?: (0:43)Available for Government and Non-profit: (1:10)5 Different Levels of TSP: (1:40)Who and How to Get in: (2:40)What Does TSP Cost?: (3:15)

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