Trump Orders National Spectrum Policy as Industry Races to 5G

Editor’s Note: The Presidential Memorandum on Developing a Sustainable Spectrum Strategy for America’s Future is available here.

From: Bloomberg

By Todd Shields

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President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered a national spectrum policy to ensure the U.S. maintains leadership in advanced wireless communications, as providers such as AT&T Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. prioritize fast mobile connections.

Trump signed a memorandum directing Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to work with agencies and industry to develop a policy that will increase access to airwaves for all users, Michael Kratsios, a White House technology adviser, said in a call with reporters.

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