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5G .
5G will be transformative – making our lives better, our communities safer and our nation more prosperous.
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Race to 5G Report.
CTIA commissioned studies from leading telecommunications research firms Analysys Mason and Recon Analytics. These studies measure the global race to 5G and quantify the benefits of leading a generation of wireless development, respectively.
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The Race to 5G.
Why is it important to win the race to 5G? Countries like China, South Korea, and Japan are doing everything they can to win. The competition carries real stakes. See the economic benefits, industries and consumer benefits that could result from winning the race.
5G Key Facts
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5G Will Drive Investment
America’s wireless companies stand ready to invest $275 billion into building next-gen 5G networks, according to Accenture. This will create 3 million new jobs and add $500 billion to the economy.
5G Will Create Jobs
5G Will Create Jobs
America’s wireless companies stand ready to invest $275 billion into building next-gen 5G networks, according to Accenture. This will create 3 million new jobs and add $500 billion to the economy.
5G Will Spur Growth
5G Will Spur Growth
America’s wireless companies stand ready to invest $275 billion into building next-gen 5G networks, according to Accenture. This will create 3 million new jobs and add $500 billion to the economy.
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Blog
June 15, 2018
The Growing Need for Mid-Band Spectrum
- 5G
- Wireless Industry
Blog
June 14, 2018
Caps & Apps: 18 Years of Wireless Innovation
- 5G
- Wireless Industry
Blog
June 11, 2018
The AIRWAVES Act Provides Critical 5G Spectrum & Encourages Rural Wireless Deployment
- 5G
- Spectrum
Blog
June 6, 2018
The Transformational Potential of 5G Wireless
- 5G
- Infrastructure
- Spectrum
Blog
May 30, 2018
The Time has Come for Action on the 3.5 GHz Band
- 5G
- Spectrum
Blog
May 21, 2018
Why We Need to Win the Race to 5G
- 5G
- Economic Impact
- Spectrum
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Press Release
June 21, 2018
CTIA Statement on Hawaii Small Cell Infrastructure Bill
- 5G
- Infrastructure
- Small Cell
Statement
June 7, 2018
CTIA Commends FCC for Addressing High-Band Spectrum for 5G Use
- 5G
- FCC
- Spectrum
Statement
April 27, 2018
CTIA Statement on Oklahoma Small Cell Infrastructure Bill
- 5G
- Small Cell
Press Release
April 17, 2018
CTIA Applauds FCC Action on High-Band Spectrum for 5G Use
- 5G
- Spectrum
Press Release
April 16, 2018
China Holds Narrow Lead in Global Race to 5G, Report Finds
- 5G
- Economic Impact
- Infrastructure
Press Release
March 22, 2018
FCC’s Streamlining of Wireless Siting Rules Will Spur 5G Investment & Deployment
- 5G
- Infrastructure