Q . HOW DO YOU THINK THE ONGOING PANDEMIC IS GOING TO AFFECT THE 5G ROLLOUT AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT THIS YEAR ?
» We have already started to see signs of recovery , especially in the UK thanks to the progress of the vaccination roll out .
The deployment of public 5G networks has slowed down due to telco supply chain issues and lockdowns , but work on developing private 5G networks for sectors such as industrial and manufacturing applications , rural communities and transport and logistics have continued to progress .
Q . WHAT ARE SOME OF THE WAYS WE CAN USE 5G TO FIX RURAL CONNECTIVITY ISSUES ?
» The development of new business models and legislation such as shared spectrum and neutral hosting will play a huge role in helping telcos overcome the economic challenges they currently face in providing connectivity to rural areas . Network slicing and splicing , which private 5G networks support , will enable enterprises to create networks customised to specific needs . This will enable the correct level of connectivity to be directed towards demand within rural areas in a far more efficient , reliable , and cost-effective way .
“ 5G PROVIDES NEW TOOLS TO SATISFY THE EVER-INCREASING DEMAND FOR DATA IN A SUSTAINABLE AND EFFICIENT WAY .”
“ THE APPLICATION OF 5G TECHNOLOGY
HAS THE POWER TO DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE ACROSS
ALMOST EVERY INDUSTRY IN THE
WORLD .”
Q . HOW CAN NETWORK OPERATORS ENSURE THAT 5G IS A SUPPORTER OF SUSTAINABILITY , NOT A DRIVER OF CARBON EMISSIONS ?
» The 5G network is a more controlled network . 5G connectivity will enable organisations ’ supply chains to work far more efficiently .
From a sustainability standpoint , this is transformative . Additionally , new deployment models and legislation , mentioned above , encourage a more efficient utilisation of finite natural resources , which results in considerable energy savings .
Q . WHAT SHAPE DO YOU SEE THE INDUSTRY BEING IN BY 2022 ?
» The application of 5G technology has the power to drive positive change across almost every industry in the world . Looking to the future , the economic impact that 5G will have on our global economy is monumental .
In the year ahead , we expect to see the frameworks for this new market opportunity established , especially as the world adapts digitally to combat the economic impact of COVID-19 .
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