Industry supply chain security processes; component sourcing; semiconductor supply.
Funding for 5G and beyond; funding for research and development activities; implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.
Development of forward-looking spectrum pipeline for digitalization and 6G; availability of funds for broadband deployment and enterprise use case development and adoption; mitigation and consistent interagency application of Buy America restrictions; regulation of network technology.
Financing of global telecommunications transactions; tariffs; export control licenses.
Trustworthiness of telecommunications equipment suppliers; funding for Rip and Replace; potential vulnerabilities in network architecture; 5G security preparedness; Open RAN.
Support for ongoing Dept. of Defense activities surrounding transition to 5G; development and use of certain standards as they relate to spectrum; high-risk vendors in Dept. of Defense procurements; AI and telecommunications supply chains.