“ The potential of fullydeployed 5G represents a real step-change from current and previous generations of wireless network technology ”
— Dr Paul Carter , Global Wireless
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It is estimated that by 2025 , a third of the world ’ s population will have access to 5G networks . China is leading the charge and installed an estimated 580,000 5G base stations in 2020 .
Dr Paul Carter , CEO , Global Wireless Solutions ( GWS ), explains , “ The potential of fully-deployed 5G represents a real step-change from current and previous generations of wireless network technology . Significant enhancements in speed , latency , capacity , reliability and overall wireless performance all point towards 5G as being a game changer for the future of consumer and industrial IoT applications .”
He continues , “ Reduced latency , for example , will be vital for the safe and effective operation of real-time applications such as connected and auto nomous vehicles and remote robotics .”
Sean Roberts , GM of Public Cloud at Ensono , agrees , saying , “ Telcos are pushing hard to meet the skyrocketing market demand for next-generation networks technology , and cloud offers them a potent asset to deliver 5G at pace : cost-effective , scalable , and flexible technology – unmoored from the previous reliance on physical equipment .”
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