INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Six years ago, UK businesses and consumers could not subscribe to a single 4G service
telecoms and IT industries to turn its attention to the next generation of a technology before the existing iteration has achieved
mainstream adoption, but with something like mobile networks there is no time to waste.The intervening years have seen stakeholders make
huge progress in 5G development and it is expected the first services will go live in 2018
report from IHS Markit earlier this week suggested that North America had a clear advantage in the race for 5G leadership, with the US
(FWA) broadband, with mobile services going live the following year, once the first compatible smartphones are available (more on that
later this year) revealed plans to deliver the first handset the opening half of 2019
expect any 5G smartphones to be released this year
Given its processors and modems power the vast majority of flagship devices, the company is speaking from a position of authority on the
infrastructure beyond subscription revenue, instead focusing on speed and capacity upgrades, network coverage and reducing the
applications.For example, one network slice could carry video traffic at a stadium, while another is reserved for safety officials
Equipment manufacturers also expect to gainThe opportunity for network equipment manufacturers with 5G is obvious, but the past few days
have helped provide some clarity
Samsung, Ericsson and Nokia have all made significant investments in 5G in the hope that it will offset falling sales as 4G deployments
The figure is not only evidence that the Finnish giant believes it will make significant gains from its technology, but also shows a
race to 5G has been a global one, with governments as keen as technology companies to encourage rollout
This is a reflection of the wider economic and societal benefits that 5G will bring.The Australian government said as much during a lengthy
statement explaining why Huawei and ZTE will be banned from supplying 5G kit to Australian telcos on security grounds
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