How the FCC Can Aid 5G Deployment
A government audit reviews the agency’s progress
As the latest generation of mobile communications, 5G networks are expected to provide faster connections to support consumer, industry, and public sector services. While private sector carriers deploy 5G networks, FCC [the Federal Communications Commission] has a role in managing deployment challenges, such as how to allocate low-, mid-, and high-band spectrum for 5G use. GAO [the Government Accountability Office] was asked to review 5G deployment challenges. This report examines challenges and the federal government’s efforts related …