US at Critical Moment in Race to 5G, CTIA Chief Says
The U.S. can win the 5G race, but carriers need more spectrum, CTIA President Meredith Baker said in a Friday commentary in Morning Consult. Baker called on the federal government to set aside and auction for broadband more of the…
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60 percent of spectrum it controls. She called for an update to rules for siting small wireless facilities. “This week, the leaders of America’s wireless companies meet with the Trump administration to chart a course for 5G leadership” (see 1706220054) Baker wrote. “It is a critical moment. Experts predict that Asian countries will lead the development of 5G networks. China is especially aggressive, recently announcing a significant increase in its investment in wireless infrastructure, as well as plans to start 5G trials in more than 100 cities this year.”