WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “The Race to 5G: Exploring Spectrum Needs to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. The hearing will examine the economic impact of 5G and the importance of American leadership to meet the growing consumer demand for reliable broadband services.

Witnesses:

• The Honorable Meredith Baker, President and Chief Executive Officer, CTIA – The Wireless Association
• Mr. Dean Brenner, Senior Vice President, Spectrum Strategy and Technology, Qualcomm
• Mr. Craig T. Cowden, Senior Vice President, Wireless Technology, Charter Communications Inc.
• Mr. Tom Stroup, President, Satellite Industry Association

*Witness list subject to change.

Hearing Details:

Wednesday, July 25, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Full Committee 

This hearing will take place in Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.

NOTE: Mr. Tom Stroup added to the witness list on 7/19.