5G Networks. Background, Issues and Security

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Contents Preface Chapter 1 Fifth-Generation (5G) Telecommunications Technologies: Issues for Congress( Summary Introduction Background on Mobile Technologies Factors Driving the Need for Improved Wireless Networks The Emergence of 5G Technologies Uses of 5G Technologies Race to 5G 5G Leaders Current 5G Deployment Status Factors Affecting 5G Deployment Standards Why Standards Are Important in the “Race to 5G” Spectrum Allocation Global Harmonization of Spectrum U.S. Actions on Spectrum Other Countries’ Progress on Spectrum Equipment and Devices Small Cell Siting Viewpoints on the Rules on Small Cells National Security and Counterintelligence Concerns Security Concerns with 5G Deployments Security Concerns with Specific Chinese Firms Security Concerns with 5G Networks Trade Restriction Concerns Policy Considerations for Congress Conclusion Appendix. Congressional Actions Related to 5G Chapter 2 5G Deployment: FCC Needs Comprehensive Strategic Planning to Guide Its Efforts( Abbreviations Why GAO Did This Study What GAO Recommends What GAO Found Background FCC Lacks Comprehensive Strategic Planning to Guide Spectrum Policy for 5G Deployment Experts Identified Availability of Mid-Band Spectrum as a Key Deployment Challenge FCC Has Taken Actions to Increase Spectrum Availability FCC’s Plan to Guide 5G- Related Efforts Is Missing Key Elements of Strategic Planning FCC Lacks Comprehensive Strategic Planning to Mitigate the Likelihood of 5G to Widen the Digital Divide Experts Warned That 5G Deployment Would Likely Widen the Digital Divide FCC Has Efforts to Close the Digital Divide but Has Not Developed Specific and Measurable Performance Goals and Related Strategies and Measures The High Cost of 5G Infrastructure May Affect 5G Deployment Experts Identified Economic Issues as a Key Challenge FCC and Others Have Taken Some Steps to Reduce Deployment Cost Conclusion Recommendations for Executive Action Agency Comments and Our Evaluation List of Requesters Appendix I: Objectives, Scope, and Methodology Appendix II: Comments from the Federal Communications Commission Chapter 3 The Race to 5G and Its Potential to Revolutionize American Competitiveness( Opening Statement of Hon. Marsha Blackburn, A Representative in Congress from the State of Tennessee Prepared Statement of Hon. Marsha Blackburn Opening Statement of Hon. Michael F. Doyle, A Representative in Congress from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Prepared Statement of Hon. Michael F. Doyle Opening Statement of Hon. Greg Walden, A Representative in Congress from the State of Oregon Prepared Statement of Hon. Greg Walden Opening Statement of Hon. Frank Pallone, Jr., A Representative in Congress from the State of New Jersey Prepared Statement of Hon. Frank Pallone, Jr. Prepared Statement of Hon. Susan W. Brooks Prepared Statement of Hon. Leonard Lance Statements of Chris Pearson, President, 5G Americas; Coleman Bazelon, Principal, Brattle Group; Jonathan Adelstein, President and CEO, Wireless Infrastructure Association; Shireen Santosham, Chief Innovation Officer, City of San Jose; and David Broe... Statement of Chris Pearson Infrastructure The Global Race to 5G Europe The Americas Asia China Japan South Korea Australia Other regions’ fiscal investment: Internationally Harmonized Spectrum Necessary Regulatory Actions Conclusion Statement of Coleman Bazelon Testimony of Coleman Bazelon before the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, November 16, 2017 Statement of Jonathan Adelstein Testimony of Jonathan Adelstein, President and CEO, Wireless Infrastructure Association Before the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Committee on Energy and Commerce, United States House of Representatives, Hearing Entitled “The Race to 5G... The Wireless Data Crunch Benefits of 5G Congress’ Role in Encouraging 5G Deployment Collocation and Responsible Deployment Are Important to 5G Deployment Creating the Wireless Workforce of the Future Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee (BDAC) Conclusion Statement of Shireen Santosham Statement of Shireen Santosham, Chief Innovation Officer, San Jose Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation Before the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, The Race to 5G and Its Potential to Revolutionize American Competitiveness,... Personal Background Cities Are Embracing Technology to Improve Their Communities Incentivizing Equitable 5G Deployment What We Learned from SB 649 Cost-Recovery Fees Don’t Cover Costs and Can Widen Digital Divides Small Cells Are Not Well-Suited for Rural Areas Small Cells Are Not “Small” Pre-Emption of Local Governments Led to Widespread Opposition The Way Forward – A “Balanced Approach” Closing Remarks Statement of David Broeker House Energy and Commerce Committee, 5G Testimony, David A. Broecker, CEO, Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, November 16, 2017 Key Points House Energy and Commerce Committee 5G Testimony, David A. Broecker, CEO, Indiana Biosciences Research Institute, November 16, 2017 Why Does Verizon Care About Telephone Poles? The Next Wave of Spectrum Reallocation: The Value of Additional Mid-Band Spectrum Reallocations Executive Summary Introduction Assessment of Relocation and Accommodation Costs 1,300 MHZ–1,390 MHZ 1,780 MHz–1,830 MHz Assessment of Spectrum Value Baseline Spectrum Valuation Model Upper Bound: AWS 3 Auction Lower Bound: Incentive Auction New Demand: 5G and the Internet of Things Conclusion: The New Spectrum Value Baseline Valuation of 1,300 MHz–1,350 MHz Paired with 1,780 MHz– 1,830 MHz Realizing Value Appendix A: Additional Details by Band 1,300 MHZ–1,350 MHZ Long Range Radar Systems 1,780 MHZ–1,850 MHZ All Users Appendix B: Effect of Impairments on Spectrum Value Relative Price Analysis Statistical Analysis Appendix C: Cost Estimates for Relocation of the 1,780 MHz–1,830 MHz Band and 1,300 MHz–1,350 MHz Band 1,780 MHZ–1,830 MHZ BAND Discussion of Cost Estimates 1,300 MHz–1,350 MHz Band Answers to Additional Questions for the Record The Honorable Gus Bilirakis Chapter 4 Supply Chain Security, Global Competitiveness, and 5G( Opening Statement of Chairman Johnson Opening Statement of Senator Peters Testimony of the Honorable Christopher C. Krebs, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Testimony of Diane Rinaldo, Acting Assistant Secretary, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce Testimony of Robert L. Strayer, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Cyber and International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. Department of State Testimony of the Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission Opening Statement of Senator Hassan Opening Statement of Senator Romney Opening Statement of Senator Lankford Opening Statement of Senator Carper Opening Statement of Senator Portman Appendix Chairman Ron Johnson Opening Statement “Supply Chain Security, Global Competitiveness, and 5G” U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs “Supply Chain Security, Global Competitiveness, and 5G” Testimony, Christopher Krebs Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, U.S. Department of Homeland Security for a Hearing on Supply Chain Security, Global Competitiveness, and 5G before the United States Senate Committee on Homeland ... Understanding the Threat Roles and Responsibilities ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force ICT Criticality Analysis 5G DHS Advisory Councils Research and Development Conclusion Testimony of Diane Rinaldo, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information (Acting), National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Ntia), U.S. Department Of Commerce, Hearing on Supply Chain Security, Global Competitiveness, and ... Managing U.S. Spectrum Resources Securing the Supply Chain FirstNet Resilience and Reliability Government and Industry Collaboration 3rd Generation Partnership Project Cybersecurity Multistakeholder Processes Botnet Coordination Conclusion Prepared Statement of Robert L. Strayer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Cyber and International Communications and Information Policy, Hearing before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on Supply Chain Security,... Statement of Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission before the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs United States Senate Washington, D.C. October 31, 2019 Chapter 5 National Security Implications of Fifth Generation (5G) Mobile Technologies( Spectrum Management National Security Concerns Implications for Military Operations Potential Questions for Congress Chapter 6 Overview of Legal Challenges to the FCC’s 5G Order on Small Cell Siting( 5G Networks The Order Preemption Shot Clocks Legal Challenges Considerations for Congress Chapter 7 National Strategy to Secure 5G of the United States of America( Introduction Line of Effort 1 Facilitate Domestic 5G Rollout Line of Effort 2 Assess Risks to and Identify Core Security Principles of 5G Infrastructure Assess the Risks Posed by Cyber Threats to and Vulnerabilities in 5G Infrastructure Develop Security Principles for 5G Infrastructure in the United States Line of Effort 3 Address Risks to United States Economic and National Security During Development and Deployment of 5G Infrastructure Worldwide Manage the Supply Chain Risks in United States Government Infrastructure, Including 5G Address the Risk of ‘High-Risk’ Vendors in United States 5G Infrastructure Line of Effort 4 Promote Responsible Global Development and Deployment of 5G Develop and Promote Implementation of International 5G Security Principles Promote United States Leadership in International Standards Development and Adoption Incentivize Market Competitiveness and Diversity of Secure 5G Infrastructure Options Chapter 8 Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2019( I. Purpose and Summary II. Background and Need for Legislation III. Committee Hearings IV. Committee Consideration V. Committee Votes VI. Oversight Findings VII. New Budget Authority, Entitlement Authority, and Tax Expenditures VIII. Federal Mandates Statement IX. Statement of General Performance Goals and Objectives X. Duplication of Federal Programs XI. Committee Cost Estimate XII. Earmarks, Limited Tax Benefits, and Limited Tariff Benefits XIII. Advisory Committee Statement XIV. Applicability to Legislative Branch XV. Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation Section 1. Short Title Sec. 2. Strategy to Ensure Security of Next Generation Mobile Tele-Communications Systems and Infrastructure XVI. Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported Index Blank Page Blank Page