Building Reliable Military Communications with 5G

Improving decision-making and coordination is critical to the success of the Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) mission. As adversaries become more advanced, defense organizations are accelerating their connectivity transformation. Reliable and resilient networks now form the backbone of information warfare and strategic deterrence. This infographic from IDC and T-Mobile highlights top strategic priorities—from Zero Trust security to IoT visibility—and shows how 5G is enabling operational superiority.

Key Insights:

• Strategic Focus: 50% of defense organizations have prioritized increasing operational efficiency in the past 12 months, and 43% report having a well-established connectivity strategy.
• Top Investments: Agencies are investing in employee productivity (42%) and operational visibility through IoT solutions (32%) to improve mission outcomes.
• Security & Resiliency: 30% are developing a Zero Trust cybersecurity strategy, while 28% are implementing connectivity resiliency plans with redundant networks.
• The 5G Advantage: T-Priority delivers the nation’s first 5G network slice dedicated to public safety and defense, providing enhanced capacity for advanced tools like drones and real-time video streaming.

View the Infographic: Explore the blueprint for the next generation of military connectivity.