b'out operations in radio frequency (RF) contested or congested environments. AT&T can assist the DOD in deploying these technologies through our internal cyber resources or network of partnerships and alliances.How do you think 5G offerings from service providers might support the broader military mission on a global scale?Rita Marty: 5G is a real game changer for the DOD. It provides higher bandwidth and ultra-low latency, as well as more density, better coverage and stronger security. As we roll out 5G technology, we embed security into our network, rather than treat it as an overlay or a standalone feature, which is what we have seen in the past. 5G is going to significantly improve the way the military operates. Capabilities such as network slicing can segment or isolate traffic from an end-to-end perspective, not just in the core, but also in the radio access network. Network slicing offers the DOD many security benefits, in terms of added protection or security controls. 5G can also push everything to the edge of the network, with ultra-low latency that5G is a real game changer will enable services that are not available today. This capability can support the DODfor the DOD. It provides in mobilizing their operations, by distributing data and applications closer to where they arehigher bandwidth and ultra-needed, whether its in a command center or in the field. The distributed nature of 5G giveslow latency, as well as more the DOD the option to handle data collectiondensity, better coverage and or analytics at the edge of the network or at a central location, at faster speeds thanstronger security. previously possible. 5G can support the DOD as they scale for distributed and mobile- Rita Martyoperations, as they stand up and take down command centers quickly and efficiently before detection. The ultra-low latency is also a big enabler for next generation services, such as drones, artificial intelligence and machine learning at the edge of the network.John Dillard:Resilient communications is a primary objective of the joint all-domain command and control (JADC2) vision for the DOD. Weve been supporting Defense agencies and our armed forces as they accelerate 5G testing and deployment, including securely operating through 5G infrastructure. The mobility component of 5G can provide resilience for centralized or decentralized communications. The DOD can also leverage AT&Ts investment Government Business Council Securing the Nations Network | Page 13'