12 Jun, 2019
National Security Implications of Fifth Generation (5G) Mobile Technologies [June 12, 2019]
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Hoehn, John R.; Sayler, Kelley M.
From the Document: "The fifth generation (5G) of mobile technologies will increase the speed of data transfer and improve bandwidth over existing fourth generation (4G) technologies, in turn enabling new military and commercial applications. 5G technologies are expected to support interconnected or autonomous devices, such as smart homes, self-driving vehicles, precision agriculture systems, industrial machinery, and advanced robotics. According to a Defense Innovation Board (DIB) report, in the military realm, 5G will additionally improve intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems and processing; enable new methods of command and control; and streamline logistics systems for increased efficiency. As 5G technologies are developed and deployed, Congress may consider policies for spectrum management and national security, as well as implications for U.S. military operations."
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  • Authors
    Hoehn, John R.
    Sayler, Kelley M.
  • Publisher
    Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
  • Report Number
    CRS In Focus, IF11251
  • Date
    12 Jun, 2019
  • Copyright
    Public Domain
  • Retrieved From
    Congressional Research Service: crsreports.congress.gov/
  • Format
    pdf
  • Media Type
    application/pdf
  • Subjects
    Technology
    Mobile communication systems--Technological innovations
    National security
  • Resource Group
    Reports (CRS)
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