# Coast Guard Expands Mobile Access

The U.S. Coast Guard is expanding mobile access for its active-duty workforce after its Digital Seabag pilot deployed more than 500 iPads and iPhones across seven units and reportedly returned thousands of hours to mission work. The service is pursuing broader device access and began testing 5G equipment aboard ships earlier in 2026 to support secure connectivity. The signal points to potential demand for mobile devices, shipboard connectivity, mobile-ready applications, cybersecurity integration, and user training, but identifies no solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact.

- The pilot provides evidence of operational use across multiple Coast Guard units; contractors offering secure mobile-device deployment, application support, connectivity, or training may find relevant areas to assess.
- Shipboard 5G testing highlights a potential need for connectivity solutions suited to maritime operating environments and secure networks.
- The article does not identify a procurement vehicle or open opportunity, so businesses should treat this as an indication of agency needs rather than an active solicitation.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure, Cybersecurity
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)

### Vendors
- Logitech ()

### Sources
- [
        Mobile devices key to Coast Guard technical readiness - Federal News Network](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-insights/2026/11/mobile-devices-key-to-coast-guard-technical-readiness) - Federal News Network