Deep Fiber Key to 5G, Deloitte Executives Tell Pai
Deep fiber is critical to the future of 5G, Deloitte & Touche executives said in a meeting with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai. Deloitte discussed a new white paper on the need for deep fiber, said a Monday filing in docket…
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17-83. “Not only is increased fiber investment necessary to support densification of wireless networks through small cells -- an expected feature of 5G networks -- but more fiber deployment is critical to provide greater competitive choice to residential and business customers,” Deloitte said. “The digital divide has actually widened in recent years, due to the lack of sufficient fiber investment and competitive broadband offerings in rural and underserved communities.” Among those at the meeting was Deloitte U.S. Vice Chairman Craig Wigginton.