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Learning from the Competition
According to Williamson , there are three important lessons for the UK to learn from rollouts in other countries :
Content is crucial in driving consumer uptake of 5G . 5G will greatly enhance user experience , but it is advanced content such as AR , 8K & 360 Video , and advanced gaming which drive up data usage and mobile revenues . We have seen this in South Korea where thousands of mobile AR / VR applications are now available over 5G , and the number continues to increase .
Rollouts in other countries have shown that 5G is indeed making industries safer , more productive , and more innovative . Vertical adoption of 5G is most advanced in China , where the technology has been deployed and its benefits were realised in areas such as mining , steel , smart manufacturing , and ports . While there have been extensive 5G trial programmes in the UK , the rate of commercial adoption of 5G by verticals in the UK is relatively slow . A similar UK focus on key verticals such as manufacturing , agriculture , healthcare , and tourism would accelerate adoption of the technology and its associated benefits .
A 5G rollout needs to happen nationwide . Initial deployment of 5G often focuses on major cities , but the rollout needs to be expanded rapidly across the country . The pandemic has significantly increased the levels of home working in suburbs and rural areas , while videos and gaming are enjoyed while travelling on our railways and highways . Additionally , industries such as manufacturing and agriculture need 5G in more remote locations and for indoor environments . For these reasons , a speedy rollout of 5G nationwide is crucial . The UK needs to build a high bandwidth 5G foundation network , to deliver ubiquitous , high speed connectivity , at low cost per bit . Massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output ( MMIMO ), in conjunction with site simplification through the deployment of ultra-wideband Remote Radio Units ( RRUs ) and highly integrated antenna solutions , and Fixed Wireless Access ( FWA ) are key technologies in achieving the required levels of cost , coverage and performance .
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