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The Role of Local Government in 5G Expansion<\/strong><\/p>\n

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APRIL MILLER<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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April Miller is a senior technology writer at ReHack Magazine. She is particularly passionate about sharing her expertise with people in professions such as government and education, helping them implement technology into their professional lives to increase their productivity, efficiency and personal enjoyment of their work.<\/p>\n

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Cities worldwide are rapidly transforming with the emergence of 5G technology. How will this impact local governments, though? Do they have the resources needed to support 5G implementation?<\/p>\n

Ready or not, 5G will likely come to your town. Local government officials must know how it will roll out, obstacles they may face during implementation and how 5G will benefit the community.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s the role local government will play in 5G expansion and what this process will look like for smaller communities.<\/p>\n

The Importance of 5G Implementation<\/h4>\n

Telecommunications companies worldwide are bracing themselves for the newest generation of wireless tech, known as 5G. It offers lower latency, higher data transmission speeds, and different encoding methods than the generations that precede it, including 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G.<\/p>\n

5G is geared toward empowering businesses, governments, and consumers in ways we have yet to imagine. Local governments will benefit from 5G<\/a> because it will expand and leverage ultimate digital connectivity, thus improving service delivery to consumers.<\/p>\n

For example, it’s reported that 5G will deliver wireless broadband speeds up to 100 times faster compared to 4G LTE. Governments can expect their digital operations to run more smoothly and efficiently. However, 5G implementation requires understanding and compliance with federal regulations.<\/p>\n

Before 5G rolls out, local governments must prepare to face policy and operational challenges required to create a thriving 5G future for their residents.<\/p>\n

What Local Government Officials Should Expect With 5G Rollout<\/h4>\n

There’s no question that the transition from 4G to 5G will require significant planning, new technology infrastructure, and coordination across cities and towns. Growth and revenue are two driving factors behind 5G adoption and implementation.<\/p>\n

Some benefits 5G will bring<\/a> to small communities include:<\/p>\n