Mission critical for the next generation.

30 years strong and still pushing forward.

30th Anniversary

Beyond connected. Beyond reliable.

Southern Linc, a subsidiary of Southern Company, has provided mission critical wireless communication services to utilities, government and businesses for decades. Our beyond reliable CriticalLinc™ LTE network delivers public-sector grade push-to-talk, LTE voice, mobile data services, and LMR-to-LTE interoperability. We're dedicated to providing expert support and rapid response in emergencies, so that mission critical crews can do what they were called to do.

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Mission Critical Services

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Utility-Grade Network

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Regional Focus

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30 Years of Experience

Coverage Area

Network coverage you can count on.

CriticalLinc, our mission critical LTE network, delivers more than 122,000 square miles of coverage across the Southeast, with nationwide roaming through major carrier partners. Built on a utility-grade infrastructure, the network incorporates over-the-air encryption, redundant signal paths and satellite backhaul to support reliability.

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Serving crews across the Southeast.

We serve mission critical organizations across the region, including public sector agencies, first responders, utilities, transportation providers and essential businesses. These organizations rely on secure, reliable wireless communication to operate safely and effectively in demanding environments.

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First Responders & Public Safety

Law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management and government agencies rely on our network for daily operations, emergency response, and interagency coordination.

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Utilities & Critical Infrastructure

Electric, gas, water, and other critical infrastructure providers depend on us to support field crews, monitor assets, and maintain connectivity during routine and large-scale efforts.

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Municipal Operations

Cities and local agencies rely on dependable connectivity to coordinate public works, community services and day-to-day operations to keep communities running smoothly.

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Southern Linc. A legacy of reliability.

Southern Linc has built its reputation by delivering beyond reliable connectivity in the moments that matter most. From interoperability leadership to storm response, our history is defined by performance.

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First to offer MCPTT on LTE

Southern Linc was the first to deliver mission-critical push-to-talk over a public LTE network, helping set a new standard for how critical teams communicate beyond traditional radio systems.

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Interoperability Leadership

By integrating LMR and LTE, Southern Linc enables agencies to preserve their existing networks while extending coverage for thousands of miles across agencies and geographies.

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Proven in Crisis

The CriticalLinc LTE network has been tested during major natural disasters and emergencies, including Hurricane Katrina, when full system availability was restored with 72 hours.

Meet the leadership team guiding Southern Linc forward.

Bentina C. Terry

Bentina C. Terry

President and CEO of Southern Linc and Southern Telecom, Inc.

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Alan McIntyre

Alan McIntyre

Vice President, Engineering and Operations

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Adam Emrich

Adam Emrich

Vice President, VP, Customer Solutions and Sales

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Holly Henderson

Holly Henderson

Director, External Affairs and Compliance

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Innovation is in our DNA.

From the start, Southern Linc has focused on helping organizations communicate across boundaries. This mindset is what led us to LMR-to-LTE interoperability, allowing teams to evolve without abandoning their current infrastructure—a practical innovation that respects the reality of mission critical operations.

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Supporting the communities we serve.

At Southern Linc, our impact extends beyond connectivity and into the communities we serve. From supporting storm recovery efforts to enabling coordination between public safety agencies, our network helps people respond, recover, and protect one another. Through our connection to Southern Company and its commitment to the region, we're proud to take part in these efforts to strengthen our communities.

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Let's connect to discuss how our network can help support your mission.

or call us at 1-800-818-LINC (5462)