2 Top Democrat Congressmen Question Pentagon’s Inquiry into Nationalized 5G

Cellular companies such as Verizon are looking to challenge traditional cable companies with residential internet service that promises to be ultra-fast, affordable and wireless. Using an emerging wireless technology known as 5G, Verizon’s 5G Home service provides an alternative to cable for connecting laptops, phones, TVs and other devices over Wi-Fi. It launches in four U.S. cities on Oct. 1. Richard Drew/AP

Two Democrat Congressman opened an inquiry into the Department of Defense’s (DoD) efforts toward operating a national 5G network, raising concerns about the Pentagon’s recent request for information from telecommunications companies.

Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.), and Rep. Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), the Chairman of the panel’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee, are seeking details about a Request for Information (RFI) from the Pentagon that seeks input from wireless internet companies about 5G sharing.