Technology Magazine December 2019 | Page 296

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5G is already on the way with commercial launches this year in the United States , China , South Korea and the UAE . GSMA Intelligence forecasts that there will be more than 1.3 bn 5G connections globally by 2025 , covering 40 % of the global population . 5G networks will underpin this revolution . It is an opportunity to create an agile , purpose-built network tailored to the different needs of citizens and the economy . It will improve network capacity , throughput and responsiveness . However , it is imperative that all stakeholders work together to ensure

“ It is imperative that all stakeholders work together to ensure that 5G is successfully standardised , regulated and brought to market ”

— Julian Gorman , Head of Asia Pacific , GSMA DECEMBER 2019