1、MORE LICENSED,FULL-POWER SPECTRUM FOR COMMERCIAL 5G USE WILL HELP U.S.FIRMS COMPETE ON THE GLOBAL STAGEHow Licensed Spectrum Fuels U.S.Competitiveness 23How Licensed Spectrum Fuels U.S.Competitiveness Table of ContentsExecutive Summary 3Competitiveness Defined 4The Wireless Industrys Role in Advanci

2、ng U.S.Competitiveness 4The Wireless Industry Advances U.S.Competitiveness Directly 6Wireless Innovation Fuels U.S.Competitiveness Throughout the Economy 8Rivals Are Seeking to Gain the 5G Competitiveness Edge 14How Spectrum Policy Can Advance U.S.Competitiveness 16Conclusion 18Executive SummaryThe

3、wireless industry is a force multiplier for U.S.economic competitiveness.By providing advanced connectivity,wireless fuels innovation and productivity throughout our economyboosting domestic economic growth and enhancing industries abilities to compete globally.Licensed spectrum is the critical limi

4、ting input to continual improvements to our nations wireless services,meaning more licensed,full-power commercial spectrum will allow the wireless industry to continue its outsized role in strengthening the U.S.economy and securing Americas future prosperity.Licensed spectrum has a long history of p

5、owering innovation and productivity gains throughout the economy.The mobile revolution enabled by 4G LTE networks demonstrates the tremendous opportunity for wireless networks to fuel American competitiveness.Advanced 5G platforms are poised to make U.S.firms even more competitive,provided that thos

6、e networks have sufficient spectrum.Other countries see this opportunity and are making significantly more spectrum available for 5G,jeopardizing the future competitive advantage of U.S.firms.To ensure continued wireless-enabled productivity gains throughout the U.S economy,more licensed,full-power,