South Dakota Senator John Thune chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, convened a hearing titled, “The Evolution of Next-Generation Technologies: Implementing MOBILE NOW.”
The hearing examined the implementation of several mandates required by the “MOBILE NOW” Act, which Thune sponsored.
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken was a witness and says good connections are critical….
Ten Haken says local governments can help or hurt broadband expansion….
Ten Haken outlined how Sioux Falls is working to expand 5G services…
The first 5G service in South Dakota was initiated in Sioux Falls on November first. Ten Haken says they expect more service from multiple carriers to be available early next year.
