AR and VR: Moving faster than even the smart kids guessed
[Philip Lelyveld comment: this story was written by a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and appears in a DC publication.]
The policy implications of this fast approaching reality deserve our attention. As the demand for mobile expands exponentially, so must the bandwidth and network capacity on which these connected devices depend. These new devices require high-bandwidth networks, and policymakers at both the federal and state level should embrace the coming revolution of 5G mobile and adopt policies that incent investment in high-speed wireless networks of the future and make it easier to deploy the network assets like small cells they require build out the infrastructure required for these networks – a strong step that must be complemented with an increased allocation of wireless spectrum, the invisible airwaves on which mobile technologies “run”.
Why is this important? Because the impact of a few actions could unintentionally halt the next evolution in technology. We – innovators, gamers and consumers - are best served if government considers how it can aid this rapid acceleration instead of discouraging with interference, red tape and drawn-out deliberations.
See the full story here: http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/technology/271829-ar-and-vr-moving-faster-than-even-the-smart-kids-guessed