HACKER Q&A
📣 Austin_Conlon

Should the U.S. government launch a state-backed 5G network?


Should the U.S. government launch a state-backed 5G network?

  👤 wmf Accepted Answer ✓
No, because (1) it isn't needed, (2) it's probably unfair competition to Verizon/AT&T/T-Mobile, and (3) it would be just as overpriced and delayed as SLS and F-35 (unless they contract it out to an existing carrier like FirstNet but that would have other problems).
👤 farseer
If you want the state to launch something, a healthcare system rivaling the NHS would be the start.
👤 drannex
Most major industries should be nationalized to an extent, healthcare especially, but also a nationalized rail system, electrical network, and yes, communication networks.
👤 caslon
They should, but they won't. The closest thing we might get is deregulation, but meaningful deregulation is just as far away as the idea of a government-run network.