5G

Why the Military Is Leading the Charge on 5G

It’s not unlike the way that the military heavily invested in radar technology during World War II.

  • By John Breeden II

Federal Networking Predictions in the Age of Modernization

This year is poised to be the year of network upgrades.

  • By Morné Erasmus

A Marine Logistics Base May Be the Warehouse of the Future

Virginia Tech researchers aim to use 5G networks to track items as they come and go.

  • By Patrick Tucker

FCC Moves to Rescind Permits of More Chinese Telecom Operators

The commission is also seeking public comment on the development of Open Radio Access Networks to improve national security and prosperity.

  • By Mariam Baksh

VA Doctor Dispels Myths that 5G Could Make People Sick

He also offered a look into several government-centered deployments.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Lawmaker SolarWinds Concerns Spill Over in Week of Defense Hearings

In multiple hearings, lawmakers sought solutions to pressing technology-based security issues.

  • By Mila Jasper

Veterans Affairs Department Expands 5G Footprint to Miami

The agency’s latest next-generation wireless network was recently deployed by T-Mobile.

  • By Brandi Vincent

How China’s Digital Silk Road Is Leading Countries Away from the United States

Beijing is using technology products, markets, and training to secure influence with U.S. security partners, a IISS report finds.

  • By Patrick Tucker

Pentagon Pursues 5G Applications for Space 

A new document details military considerations regarding future means to transport data.

  • By Brandi Vincent

DARPA, Linux Foundation Partner to Advance 5G

A new agreement will create an open-source software ecosystem to support government technology research and development.

  • By Mila Jasper

DOD’s Smart Warehouse-Enabling 5G Network is Officially In the Works

An initial demonstration should occur this summer, an official said.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Lawmakers Want the U.S. to Enable Increased Use of IoT Devices

The Internet of Things Readiness Act calls for comprehensive, Federal Communications Commission-steered studies.

  • By Brandi Vincent

Pentagon Leaders Discuss Challenges of Moving Data To and From the Tactical Edge

Officials described their goals as they begin implementing the DOD’s enterprisewide data strategy.

  • By Mila Jasper

VA Partners with AT&T to Extend its 5G Experimentation

A fresh installation was many months in the making, officials explained.

  • By Brandi Vincent
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Republican Senators Question Commerce Nominee’s Commitment to Keep Up Huawei Pressure 

In a letter, senators hinted at political trouble if department nominees don’t maintain trade policies restricting Huawei. 

  • By Mila Jasper

5G in Action

Civilian and defense agencies lay the groundwork for next-generation communications.

  • By Nextgov Staff

Key Takeaways for Government Leaders from CES

For the government to stay competitive and best serve Americans, it’s time to look to the consumer market.

  • By Riya Patel , Lauren Strayhorn and Mary Beth Fiedler

How 5G and AI Are Creating an Architectural Revolution

5G will transform IT from the bottom-up—and that means changes for security. 

  • By Cameron Chehreh and Steve Orrin

NTIA, Pentagon Move to Tackle 5G Interoperability Complexities

The aim would be to accelerate the production of an “open 5G stack ecosystem.”

  • By Brandi Vincent

Defense Awards $2.5B Deal for Next-Gen Communications Prototypes

5G- and tech-centered initiatives steered by the National Spectrum Consortium are set to kick off.

  • By Brandi Vincent

FCC Adopts Order to Rip and Replace Huawei, ZTE Equipment Amid 5G Security Challenges

The senior Democrat on the commission noted China’s continued leadership of global 5G standards development in urging further action.

  • By Mariam Baksh