America wants to win the global race to 5G

The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy has already issued a statement asserting that America wants to be the first to launch 5G wireless internet technology. As the first country to initiate 4G, America again wants to stay ahead in the race. They believe that the path to global domination in this information age lies in excelling at wireless technology.

The White House recently issued a memo stating the need for a new wireless connectivity strategy and asking for reports on the progress. The memo is on the lines of Federal Commission of Connectivity’s (FCC) policy for 5G. The US has been pursuing a wide 5G strategy for some years now. Under President Obama’s regime US was the first country to allocate spectrum. But since then other countries like Spain and South Korea have surpassed the United States in spectrum auctions.

The US has decided to get back on the saddle. The memo demands report in 180 days from various Executive Branches regarding the future spectrum requirements. After 270 days, various departments including the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the FCC will deliver a “long-term National Spectrum Strategy” that hits a number of targets: 

•  Increase spectrum access, security and transparency
• Create flexible spectrum management models, including standards, incentives and enforcement mechanisms
• Develop advanced technologies” to improve spectrum access and sharing
• Improve the global competitiveness of U.S. “terrestrial and space-related industries”

Chairman FCC, Ajit Pai introduced some rules months ago for a new spectrum policy as well. FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel said:

“We are ripping up what came before and starting with a new wireless policy sometime late next year. But the world isn’t going to wait for us. Other nations are moving ahead with strategies they are implementing now while we’re headed to study hall.”

The authorities are focused in their efforts to make America win the global race to 5G and maintain its dominance over the world.