Chairman Pai Remarks at White House 5G Summit

With senior leaders participating from across government, this meeting sends a powerful message: US leadership in 5G technology is a national imperative for economic growth and competitiveness. So point one: We need to seize the opportunities of 5G. Point two: Time is of the essence. We are not alone in our pursuit of 5G. The US is in the lead, thanks to our private sector as well as the work of the Federal Communications Commission, this Administration, and Congress. But China, South Korea, and many other countries are eager to claim this mantle.

Our strategy is the 5G FAST plan—a plan to Facilitate America’s Superiority in 5G Technology. The plan includes three key solutions: freeing up spectrum, promoting wireless infrastructure, and modernizing regulations. I look forward to working with all of you to lead the world in 5G, to grow our economy, and to deliver digital opportunity to the American people.