Federal Perspectives on 5G and Network Slicing

Federal agencies’ priorities and challenges in adopting next-generation wireless technologies

Elizabeth Lowery and Sosna Marshet,
Government Business Council

November 12, 2025

As agencies adopt next-generation wireless technologies, they must navigate questions about awareness, readiness, and the value of mission-specific applications. In August 2025, GovExec Intelligence surveyed 100 federal government IT leaders to understand their priorities, challenges, and perceptions related to network slicing and 5G standalone.

Download this GovExec Intelligence Pulse Poll to learn:

Federal agencies’ awareness and adoption of 5G standalone and network slicing
Key mission areas that would most benefit from next-generation wireless capabilities
Primary challenges to implementing advanced network technologies

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