China leads global race to 5G: report

Canada ranked on lowest tier for 5G readinessWASHINGTON – China holds a narrow lead in overall 5G readiness ahead of South Korea and the United States, according to a new report commissioned by CTIA, a trade association representing the U.S. wireless communications industry. Global Race to 5G – Spectrum and Infrastructure Plans and Priorities, conducted by Analysys Mason, ranked 10 countries (including Canada) between December 2017 and March 2018 on their 5G readiness by comparing proposed 5G spectrum and infrastructure policies as well the commercial industry plans.The findings show China, South Korea, the United States and Japan as the lead competitors in...