Ep 116 - Private Networks: The DoD’s Gateway to Commercial 5G

Ep 116 - Private Networks: The DoD’s Gateway to Commercial 5G

Author: Government Technology Insider January 10, 2024 Duration: 27:22

The Department of Defense (DoD) is currently navigating the transition to commercial 5G networks while also exploring the integration of private networks as a foundational step toward wireless connectivity.

The DoD aims to leverage commercial 5G in the future, when feasible, and complement it with private networks for targeted use cases. By using a combination of commercial and private networks, the DoD can provide optimal solutions for the military, which include enhancing Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) capabilities on military installations, as well as logistics, tracking, vehicle maintenance, and overall military missions.

In this new podcast Bryan Schromsky, Managing Partner, 5G Public Sector at Verizon, and Mike Loomis, General Manager of Nokia Federal, discuss the benefits of both private networks and commercial networks for the DoD.


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