National Security Council Idea to Nationalize US 5G Network Sparks Huge Backlash
A leaked memo attributed to White House security officials proposing to nationalize the upcoming 5G wireless network has sparked a massive wave of criticism from companies, US senators and voices outside the US.
The memo was leaked on January 29 and initially reported by Axios. According to the website, the PowerPoint presentation outlines a suggested federal takeover over the 5G wireless network that is to replace the existing 4G LTE network.
According to the memo, such a move is required to protect America against China and "other bad actors," Axios reported. There are both "cyber" and "economic" threats from China, the memo says, as China has dominated the market of chips and antennas required to build such a system.
The memo says 5G is expected to provide reliable, ultrafast wireless connectivity to a growing industry of high-tech inventions such as self-driving cars. It even mentions "true AI-enhanced networked combat," although what exactly that has to do with a mobile network is unclear.
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