The U.S. is ranked only third globally in readiness for 5G, according to a recent study, with China and South Korea in the lead. The crux of the problem, the analysis finds, is that excessive government red tape threatens to jeopardize the technological advantage the U.S. has historically enjoyed over its international competitors. The wireless technology landscape is shifting rapidly, and the U.S. needs to adapt to maintain its leadership position in the world.
Since 2010, wireless data traffic has increased 35 times, and analysts believe that the number of internet-connected devices will increase threefold by 2021. To meet this exploding demand, service providers have turned to the next generation of wireless infrastructure: 5G small cell technology. With its blazing fast speeds and lower latency, 5G has the potential to usher in innovations like Smart Cities, Internet of Things (IoT) technology, powerful health platforms, and much more — making our lives safer, longer, and happier.
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