InterDigital Announces the Launch of a Government Solutions Effort

InterDigital, Inc., a mobile and video application research and development firm, today confirmed the introduction of InterDigital Government Solutions, a revolutionary program created to align InterDigital's 5G experience and innovative technology solutions with the evolving requirements of U.S. government entities. This initiative shows the relevance of 5G and next-generation wireless research to government departments and policy priorities.

The announcement of InterDigital Government Solutions aligns favorably with InterDigital's long-term wireless research and planning, while also providing essential expertise to government entities. InterDigital, as a U.S.-based pioneer in 5G and 6G research, is uniquely qualified to collaborate with government and existing security sector vendors to promote new U.S. government efforts for 5G defense growth. This effort makes use of world-class engineers and expertise from InterDigital's U.S. wireless lab to promote a wide range of diverse government contracts and 5G defense implementations in Open RAN, mmWave, mesh networking, edge computing, and other areas.

“With the introduction of InterDigital Government Solutions, we have built a resource to support the highly complicated technical considerations that modern governments face,” said Jim Nolan, EVP of InterDigital. “It is important for the country's long-term security and prosperity that our government and military agencies have specialized technological capabilities and business funding. We are very excited to bring our 5G and emerging wireless technologies and expertise to a vital new market.”

InterDigital was recently awarded a contract by the Department of Defense (DOD) to partner with Shared Spectrum Company (SSC) to safely deliver spectrum sharing technologies on a 5G network. The contract directly covered the advancement of technology to advance 5G-enabled dynamic spectrum sharing between Air Force radars and 5G wireless networks at Hill Air Force Base in Utah in the 3.1 – 3.45 GHz range.

“InterDigital has a long history in helping government departments, stretching back to the 1980s with the Reagan Ranch, the 1990s with Desert Storm, and some other engagements over the years that have seen our leadership of several generations in wireless technology put to the benefit of our country,” said Eric Cohen, InterDigital's Chief Development Officer. “The announcement of InterDigital Government Solutions adds a new degree of commitment to those activities, and comes at a time when 5G and 6G solutions are receiving a lot of attention in U.S. government circles.”

About InterDigital

InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the heart of the world's devices, networks, and utilities. Many of the industry's most important and challenging technological problems are solved by them, inventing solutions for more reliable wireless networks, improved video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences years before commercial launch. Many of the world's top technology firms have licenses and corporate partnerships with InterDigital. InterDigital was established in 1972 and is a member of the S&P MidCap 400® index.