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Senate Hearing on 5G Supply Chain Security

Original title: 5G SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY: THREATS AND SOLUTIONS

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs federal policy regarding the hardware and software standards for networks, which directly impacts the security, cost, and speed of telecommunications infrastructure deployment across the country.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Telecommunications Carriers

Carriers are subject to potential new security standards and supply chain regulations discussed by the committee.

Technology Equipment Manufacturers

Companies like Ericsson, Intel, and Nokia are involved in the supply chain and are subject to security policy oversight.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a hearing on March 4, 2020, to examine security risks and potential solutions within the telecommunications . Industry experts and policy analysts discussed the integrity of equipment and services essential for the deployment of networks in the United States.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on March 4, 2020, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
The primary focus was the security and integrity of the telecommunications supply chain for 5G technology.
Witnesses included representatives from the Competitive Carriers Association, Ericsson, Intel, Nokia, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The committee is prioritizing the closing of the digital divide and U.S. leadership in 5G technology.
Written testimony and responses to questions were submitted by various industry stakeholders, including Juniper Networks, Verizon, and AT&T.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was convened to discuss the security risks associated with the equipment and services that make up the U.S. telecommunications , specifically regarding networks.

Who provided testimony at the hearing?

Experts from the Competitive Carriers Association, Ericsson, Intel, Nokia, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies provided testimony.

Why It Matters

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Industry Alignment

Major telecommunications providers like Verizon and AT&T submitted joint correspondence, indicating a unified industry stance on supply chain security issues.

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Connected Entities

organizationSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation“The committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personMichael Murphy“CTO at Nokia”Map →

personMaria Cantwell“Ranking Member of the Committee”Map →

personSteven K. Berry“CEO of Competitive Carriers Association”Map →

personAsha Keddy“VP at Intel Corporation”Map →

personRoger Wicker“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation”Map →

personJames A. Lewis“Director at Center for Strategic and International Studies”Map →

personJason S. Boswell“Head of Security at Ericsson North America”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance75
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Controversy40
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Entertainment10
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Buzz20
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