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Pentagon Considers Operating Its Own 5G Networks, Seeking Industry Input On Spectrum Sharing

By Matthew Beinart

Monday, September 21st, 2020

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Pentagon Considers Operating Its Own 5G Networks, Seeking Industry Input On Spectrum Sharing

The Pentagon is considering options for owning and operating its own 5G networks, with a new solicitation out seeking industry’s input on solutions for dynamic spectrum sharing under the potential plan. A new Request for Information (RFI) notice released on Sept. 18 also calls for ideas on how the department can make additional portions of its current mid-band spectrum available for 5G uses faster. “DOD’s partnership with industry is imperative in this extremely technical and competitive field. What we learn…

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