An attendee uses a laptop computer beside a 5G information sign as Ericsson AB opens their 5G mobile data service and Internet of Things (IoT) Corda Campus in Hasselt, Belgium, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.Ericsson, the struggling Swedish network maker, yesterday said its earnings were hurt by about 15.2 billion kronor ($1.89 billion) in costs from writedowns and a revaluation of U.S. tax assets. Photographer: Dario Pignatelli/Bloomberg
WASHINGTON: US officials have launched a debate on a proposal to nationalise the newest generation of high-speed wireless Internet networks in the name of national security, provoking sharp criticism from across the political spectrum.
One official familiar with the proposal but not authorised to speak publicly told AFP the idea “has been discussed over the past couple of weeks” at the request of US national security officials.
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