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4G, 5G, and 6G Use Cases for DHS

Developments in wireless networks enable evolving applications for general and DHS mission focused technologies. DHS operators can reference 4G and 5G enabled use cases to understand capabilities that are currently or soon to be available and use projections of 6G use cases to plan for the coming decade.

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Identifying 6G Focus Areas for DHS Infographic

A proactive focus on emerging opportunities and threats associated with 6G development and deployment can enable DHS to prepare the homeland security enterprise to safely transition to the next generation of connectivity.

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Comparing Applications of 4G, 5G, and 6G Infographic

The evolution of information and communications technology (ICT) will continue to enable increasing levels of interconnected and digitized operations within the homeland security enterprise.

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Understanding Technical Advancements of 5G Infographic

Technical advancements that emerged in the transition from 4G to 5G include decreased latency, improved reliability, and expanded capacity, all of which will support new connected capabilities across the homeland security enterprise.
 

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Feature Article: S&T Report Peers into the Future of 5G & 6G

S&T recently completed an in-depth study that gives interested stakeholders some insight into the ongoing rollout of 5G networking technologies and the early development of 6G.

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5G: The Telecommunications Horizon and Homeland Security

A look into the future of 5G/6G connectivity and its relation to the homeland security enterprise.

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Arming Responders with Critical Interoperable Communications Capabilities

Communication is key, particularly when multiple agencies and jurisdictions respond to a large-scale incident.

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Feature Article: 5G Introduces New Benefits, Cybersecurity Risks

5G advances existing telecommunication infrastructure, improves bandwidth and capabilities, and reduces network-generated delays—and it also introduces new cyber risks that S&T is working to address.

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ST-DHS SBIR Success Story Do Not Spoof Services

This success story highlights the DHS SBIR company Iluma Labs of Plano, Texas, who developed an audio authentication technology that secures voice communications by verifying the identities of inbound callers in real-time.

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S&T FRG Project 25 Steering Committee Bylaws

This document provides the makeup and functions of the P25 Steering Committee.