Five Steps to 5G: Prepping for the Next Generation
Feb
28
2019
Date: February 28, 2019
Time: 7:30AM - 9:00AM
Location: 3580 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130
One of the hottest topics in the communications industry today is 5G, the next-generation standard in mobile telecommunications. Join us for a timely discussion of government efforts to help launch 5G services as well as a look at the opportunities and potential challenges ahead for the wireless industry.
We’ll cover five critical areas pertinent to realizing the promise of 5G:
- FCC action — policy and legal reforms to free up new spectrum bands for advanced communications, including for both licensed and unlicensed operations, and the launch of ongoing and future auctions
- Congressional action — the Consolidation Appropriations Act of 2018 and other initiatives to open up more spectrum for 5G use
- Supply chain obstacles — government efforts to reduce national security threats
- Infrastructure deployment — government reforms to speed the deployment of 5G-ready infrastructure
- Closing the digital divide — government action and support to bring wireless broadband to rural America
Speakers
Russell H. Fox
Speaker
Russell H. Fox is a wireless communications attorney at Mintz. He guides clients through federal legislative, regulatory, and transactional matters. Russell also participates in FCC proceedings, negotiates spectrum agreements, and represents clients in spectrum auctions.
Angela Y. Kung
Speaker
Angela Y. Kung draws on significant knowledge of the wireless regulatory landscape and experience at the FCC to advise clients on FCC rules and procedures. With particular expertise on spectrum use policies and auction procedures, she has shepherded Mintz's clients through several FCC auctions related to next-generation 5G wireless technologies and routinely advocates on behalf of clients to help ensure that the agency’s rules align with their interests.