Mission Telecom Launches New Low-Cost Broadband Plan for Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

A purpose-built broadband plan to ensure resilient communication for public safety and beyond.

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Telecom, a nonprofit telecommunications provider expanding access to fast and affordable connectivity, today announced the launch of a new offering for natural disaster preparedness. The RESPOND (Rapid Emergency Support & Preparedness Offer for Network Deployment) Kit is a hotspot and broadband solution to help communities stay connected before, during, and after disasters. The announcement comes during National Preparedness Month, as communities nationwide prepare for fire and hurricane season and more. 

"When natural disasters strike, reliable internet is a necessity for safety, survival, and recovery," said Rhea Yaw Ching, Executive Director of Mission Telecom. "From accessing aid applications to coordinating community response, connectivity is as essential as shelter. Our mission is to close the digital divide and ensure that every community has affordable, reliable connectivity when it matters most."

Powered by Mission Telecom on the T-Mobile network, but with nonprofit-friendly costs, the RESPOND Kit provides significant cost savings of up to 50% off the retail price, and:

• Unlimited Connectivity in Critical Moments – No overage charges on the best 5G network.
• Rapid Mobile Hotspot Kit Deployment – Deliver fast, field-ready connectivity with 4G and 5G devices when fiber or cable connections are disrupted.
• Direct Disaster Response Support – Expert guidance when it matters most.
• Scalable Plans – Expand capacity in emergencies, scale back after recovery.
• Advanced Tool Power – Ultra-fast speeds and low latency for drones, real-time video, and AI.

As natural disasters grow more frequent and severe, Mission Telecom is helping communities strengthen their resilience and self-sufficiency by equipping frontline responders, community anchors, and disaster relief nonprofits with the tools to prepare proactively and support their neighbors when disasters strike.

Bulk kit orders will receive an additional discount. Get the RESPOND Kit now: https://missiontelecom.org/respond-kit/

About Mission Telecom
Mission Telecom is a nonprofit telecommunications provider and grantmaker dedicated to expanding digital equity and driving systemic change. We are closing the digital divide with best-in-class, affordable wireless broadband services and equipping schools, libraries, and nonprofits with the connectivity and resources to power access and opportunity at every level. Our bold philanthropic program funds grassroots organizations that advance multiracial democracy, movement infrastructure, and telecom justice, creating lasting impact in their communities.

SOURCE Mission Telecom