Forget 5G. President Donald Trump wants the U.S. to be a leader in 6G – a technology that is nowhere near ready for prime time. Trump took to Twitter on Thursday morning to say that he would like 5G, a technology that allows for faster data speed transfers over telecom networks from companies like AT&T and Verizon, to be in the U.S. "as soon as possible." "I want 5G, and even 6G, technology in the United States as soon as possible," Trump tweeted. "It is far more powerful, faster, and smarter than the current standard. American companies must step up their efforts, or get left behind. There is no reason that we should be lagging behind on........." He followed that up saying the U.S. should "win through competition, not by blocking out currently more advanced technologies." "We must always be the leader in everything we do, especially when it comes to the very exciting world of technology!"It's unclear what brought the mention of 5G to Trump's attention Thursday morning. The U.S. has repeatedly refused to allow Chinese telecom equipment provider Huawei to provide networking equipment over concerns of national security. CTIA, which represents the U.S. wireless communications industry, told Fox News that it shares the President’s commitment to 5G. “Thanks to the innovation, hard work and investment of America’s wireless industry, the first commercial 5G deployments are happening now, in communities across the country,” explained a spokeswoman, via email. “With the Administration's continued backing, the U.S. wireless industry can bring more robust 5G networks to more communities faster.” Trump is no stranger to bold statements on technology. In 2015, the then-presidential candidate surprised his rivals during a debate when he suggested clamping down on internet connectivity as a way to limit ISIS’ ability to recruit and raise funds online. The following year, he called for a boycott of Apple products when the tech giant was embroiled in a high-profile security row with the FBI. At the time, Apple was fighting a judge’s order to help hack the phone of a shooter in the deadly San Bernardino terror attack. AFP.