\tA new report commissioned by CTIA found the US pulled even with China in terms of 5G readiness, but warned the former needs a national strategy and more mid-band spectrum to retain its joint leadership position.<\/p>\n
While the study, conducted by Analysys Mason, concluded the US leads on high- and low-band spectrum availability, it flagged mid-band as a key weakness. It determined other countries have plans to make four-times more mid-band spectrum available than the US by the end of 2020.<\/p>\n
Specifically, it recommended that action to open the 3.7GHz band for wireless use \u201cshould be the administration\u2019s primary spectrum initiative this year\u201d, calling the frequency \u201ckey to US mid-band policy\u201d.<\/p>\n
In 2018, Analysys Mason ranked the US third [1] behind China and South Korea on 5G preparedness. But a fresh examination found China and the US are now tied, and the US is expected to eke out a lead with 92 commercial 5G deployments by the end of this year, compared with 48 in South Korea and 16 in the UK.<\/p>\n
CTIA chief Meredith Attwell Baker said in a statement the country has made \u201cimpressive strides\u201d thanks to quick action by government officials and the Federal Communications Commission. However, she cautioned against complacency.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must redouble our efforts to combat the 5G ambitions and investments by China and others,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Though initiatives to open low-, mid- [2] and mmWave [3] bands for wireless use are underway, CTIA called on the US to adopt a national 5G spectrum strategy. This should include a five-year schedule of auctions; modernisation of government policies to ensure efficient use; and policies preserving exclusive licensing and flexible use rights.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/us-lags-behind-china-in-5g-race\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/cbrs-alliance-begins-work-on-5g-compatibility\/
\n[3] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/us-operators-go-large-on-mmwave-auction\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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