The U.S. Lags China in the next big technological advance in cellphone networks. But not where it counts.
From my article (part of the cover story) in the May 10, 2019, issue of Newsweek
“The race to 5G is on, and America must win,” said Trump in mid-April.
It’s no secret that he’s focused on China, led by giant telecommunications manufacturer Huawei. But which 5G race can the U.S. hope to win? There are really three: one to provide the equipment on which the new networks are built; one to roll out the services widely; and another to develop the whole package—the software, devices, services and business processes that take advantage of 5G’s blinding speed and near-instant responsiveness. The distinction is critical, because the U.S. has already lost the first race and may lose the second. But the U.S. could still win the third race—and reap the main economic benefits of 5G….Read more
David H. Freedman 