Chairman Pai on 5G at Americas Spectrum Management Conference

I was at the White House for a summit on 5G. Notably, this summit was spearheaded by the National Economic Council. NEC’s ownership of this event tells us that the White House sees wireless innovation as an issue of economic competitiveness, first and foremost. And I think that’s exactly right. 

The breakout session on the possible use cases and applications of 5G at the summit reminds us why all of this matters. It matters because of the businesses that will be able to grow and the new jobs that will create. It matters because it can unleash smart transportation networks that can reduce traffic, prevent deadly accidents, and limit pollution. It matters because of the lives that can be saved and the many more that can be improved with telemedicine. It matters because of the yet-to-be imagined innovations that will enrich our lives. That’s why we aim to build consensus around smart spectrum management practices for the future. Because this isn’t just about policy; it’s about unlocking possibilities for a better future.