DOD considers operating 5G networks under new spectrum-sharing effort

摘要

The Pentagon is considering owning and operating its own fifth-generation wireless networks to support its domestic operations under a new dynamic spectrum-sharing effort. In a Sept. 18 request for information, the Defense Department asks for responses on "innovative solutions and alternative approaches to enable [dynamic spectrum sharing] within the department's currently allocated spectrum with the goal of accelerating spectrum-sharing decisions and 5G deployment." "We hope our industry partners will come forward with innovative ideas to address the questions in this RFI," DOD Chief Information Officer Dana Deasy said as part of a prepared DOD statement. "DOD's partnership with industry is imperative in this extremely technical and competitive field. What we learn in this effort has potential to benefit the entire nation and keep the U.S. as the global leader of 5G technology for many years to come." Among the questions DOD asks as part of the notice: "How could DOD own and operate 5G networks for its domestic operations? What are the potential issues with DOD owning and operating independent networks for its 5G operations?" The Pentagon is already working with mobile networking companies through its 5G prototyping program. The pending prototypes include spectrum sharing, smart warehouses, augmented reality training and other 5G use cases.