This assessment of the U.S. mobile network industrial base has identified a promising potential strategy for the U.S. Department of War (DOW): Leverage U.S. strengths by establishing a public-private partnership between the U.S. government and leading tech companies, network carriers, and radio access network component providers to build a 6th generation of telecommunications (6G) ecosystem that delivers advanced services to commercial and government customers.
To achieve an initial capability by 2030, the U.S. government should launch a prototype pilot project to demonstrate the potential uses and profitability of 6G-delivered services. The private sector should be allowed to design and offer services that would be most profitable to commercial firms while providing priority DOW capabilities.
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