China’s aggressive push to dominate 5G wireless technology has given rise to calls for the U.S. government to take over the development of a national 5G network. BRADLEY BLAKEMAN: 5G TECHNOLOGY FROM CHINA IS A TROJAN HORSE THREATENING NATIONAL SECURITY IN US AND ELSEWHEREFifth generation, or 5G, wireless technology is of cosmic importance and is one of the most significant high-tech breakthroughs ever. The speed and processing power of 5G wireless technology will turn the futuristic visions of smart cities, smart agriculture, telemedicine, autonomous vehicles, and so much more into reality. Some Trump administration officials are counseling that beating China to the punch in 5G leadership is so crucial that the federal government should build a nationwide wholesale 5G network. This myopic and misbegotten advice ignores a rather crucial fact: Private sector wireless providers are already investing in and creating the national 5G network.

Source: Fox News March 16, 2019 23:15 UTC