5G Race: China Outpaces US Innovation, FCC Urges Biden Administration to Act

According to the experts, other nations are advancing beyond the United States in the mid-band spectrum and could lead global policy.

Brendan Carr, commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee hearing in Washington on March 31, 2022. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The United States is lagging behind other countries, including China, in the global 5G race, experts say.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr spoke at an event hosted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), titled “Spectrum Slump: Exploring the FCC’s Challenges in 5G Leadership,” which highlighted the critical role that efficient spectrum management plays in ensuring that the United States remains a leader in wireless innovation.