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Priority Telecommunications Services

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Priority in communications is crucial to continuity of operations when facing adverse conditions such as weather events, mass gatherings, cyber-attacks or events arising from human error. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) offers three priority telecommunications services that enable essential personnel to communicate when networks are degraded or congested.

These Priority Telecommunications Services (PTS) include:

  • Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS) for wireline voice communications
  • Wireless Priority Service (WPS) for wireless voice communications
  • Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) for repair and installation of organizations' critical voice and data circuits
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Priority Helps Your Call Go Through

When you get a "busy" or an "all circuits are busy" tone, using GETS or WPS helps get your call through to its destination.

The PTS suite of offerings is available to all personnel from executive leadership to field personnel with national security and emergency preparedness (NS/EP) functions:

  • All levels of government (federal, state, local, tribal, territorial)
  • Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
  • Organizations within the 16 U.S. critical infrastructure sectors

PTS Resources

Helpful Tips for GETS and WPS

(PDF, 694.24 KB)

CISA’s Wireless Priority Service Turns 20

Wireless Priority Service (WPS) celebrated its 20th anniversary in February 2022. 

Priority Services Eligibility

Learn more about checking or beginning enrollment in Priority Services.

Priority Services Overview Infographic

This infographic summarizes the Priority Services Program at a glance.

Priority Telecommunications Services Fact Sheet

The fact sheet provides an overview of Priority Telecommunications Services.

How to Enroll in Priority Telecommunications

The Priority Telecommunications Service Center (Service Center) is comprised of a team of dedicated specialists who assist organizations with the enrollment process for Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), Wireless Priority Service (WPS), and Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP). In addition, the Service Center assists with all other aspects of managing an organization’s Priority Services accounts. The Service Center is the first resource for assistance with Priority Services. The Service Center team is available Monday-Friday, from 8:00 AM ET until 6:00 PM ET, at 866-627-2255 or email support@gwids.cisa.gov.

24-hour technical support and emergency assistance is also available from the User Assistance team at 800-818-4387.

Login to GETS/WPS Information Distribution System (GWIDS) (for current POCs)

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Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representatives (PARS) Contact Information

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has a support team of Priority Telecommunications Services Area Representatives (PARs) who are available to discuss priority services and provide training. Organizations are encouraged to contact their region’s PAR directly for assistance with priority services. 

 

Regions 1 & 2

Region 1: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

Region 2: NY, NJ, PR, USVI

Bruce Belt
(202) 993-6293
bruce.belt@associates.cisa.dhs.gov

Regions 3 & 5

Region 3: DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV

Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

James Fogarty
(202) 893-1629
jim.fogarty@associates.cisa.dhs.gov

Regions 4 & 7

Region 4: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN

Region 7: IA, KS, MO, NE

Dale Moushon
(202) 738-3678
dale.moushon@associates.cisa.dhs.gov

Regions 6 & 9

Region 6:  AR, LA, NM, OK, TX

Region 9: AS, AZ, CA, CNMI, GU, HI, NV

Larry Clutts
(202) 763-6101
larry.clutts@associates.cisa.dhs.gov

Regions 8 & 10

Region 8: CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY

Region 10: AK, ID, OR, WA

Cathy Orcutt
(202) 941-4633
cathy.orcutt@associates.cisa.dhs.gov

Federal Government & Military

Wayne Pacine
(202) 740-2751
wayne.pacine@associates.cisa.dhs.gov

Contact

For more information on GETS, WPS, or TSP, please contact CISA’s Priority Telecommunications Service Center toll free at 866-627-2255 or via email at support@gwids.cisa.gov. Current Points of Contact can access the GETS/WPS Information Distribution System.

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