Destination Growth
The Journey to Complete 5G
Introduction
Forewords
Complete 5G pathways
Enterprise opportunities
Case studies
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$127b
Industry Revenue Growth
Over the next 5 years, Complete 5G offers MNOs 70%, or $127 billion, of future revenue growth, as the technology is embedded even further into enterprise markets. With significant investments already made, getting to Complete 5G is essential to secure the long-term financial performance of operators.
$4.7T
GDP Economic Growth
5G and the digital transformation of the enterprise sector will enable an additional $4.7 trillion to world GDP, enabling significant and new forms of economic growth.
7.3M
New Jobs
Complete 5G will impact the mobile telecommunications industry itself, creating 7.3 million new and exciting jobs in networks, enterprise product, sales and marketing and research and development.
The opportunity to Complete 5G
As global growth slows, enterprises are desperately seeking new ways to improve productivity. With Complete 5G, for the first time mobile operators will have a cloud-native network and a whole-of-business approach to offer the performance and flexibility to meet the efficiency, security and resilience needs of enterprises and AI-driven applications.
The challenge lies in how to transition to Complete 5G since the journey presents several dilemmas. This report shows how it is possible to navigate these challenges successfully, so that mobile operators can capture significant new revenues in an industry that is otherwise struggling to grow.
This report was prepared in consultation with a wide range of mobile industry leaders around the world operating 5G and 4G LTE networks.
What is 5G Standalone?
5G standalone (5G SA) is a cellular infrastructure built specifically for 5G services by implementing 5G standards and protocols in the radio network and controller core. 5G standalone is also referred to as standalone 5G, or 5G SA.
What is Complete 5G?
Complete 5G refers to completing both the technical deployment of 5G standalone networks along with the whole business journey to create, sell, deliver and support 5G supported enterprise services.
Lead contributors
Figure 2:
Deployment towards 5G SA
and Complete 5G
4G LTE
We have a 4G LTE network and are
considering the steps to 5G
Evolved Packet Core
LTE Radio
4G LTE
User
Equipment
4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is the fourth generation of mobile network technology following the adoption of LTE standards.
5G NSA involves laying the 5G radio access network (RAN) over an existing legacy 4G LTE core/EPC.
5G Standalone (5G SA) is a cellular infrastructure built specifically for 5G services by implementing 5G standards and protocols in the radio network and controller core.
Complete 5G is a whole of business journey that combines the rollout of 5G SA with evolving how to build, deploy and support connectivity-enabled products to enterprises.
4G LTE
5G NSA
5G SA
Complete 5G
4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is the fourth generation of mobile network technology following the adoption of LTE standards.
5G NSA involves laying the 5G radio access network (RAN) over an existing legacy 4G LTE core/EPC.
5G Standalone (5G SA) is a cellular infrastructure built specifically for 5G services by implementing 5G standards and protocols in the radio network and controller core.
Complete 5G is a whole of business journey that combines the rollout of 5G SA with evolving how to build, deploy and support connectivity-enabled products to enterprises.
4G LTE
5G NSA
5G SA
Complete 5G
We have begun deploying
a 5G access network
5G NSA
Evolved Packet Core
LTE Radio
5G NSA
User Equipment
5G New
Radio
4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is the fourth generation of mobile network technology following the adoption of LTE standards.
5G NSA involves laying the 5G radio access network (RAN) over an existing legacy 4G LTE core/EPC.
5G Standalone (5G SA) is a cellular infrastructure built specifically for 5G services by implementing 5G standards and protocols in the radio network and controller core.
Complete 5G is a whole of business journey that combines the rollout of 5G SA with evolving how to build, deploy and support connectivity-enabled products to enterprises.
4G LTE
5G NSA
5G SA
Complete 5G
We are completing
our 5G network
5G SA
5G
Core
5G SA
User Equipment
5G New
Radio
4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is the fourth generation of mobile network technology following the adoption of LTE standards.
5G NSA involves laying the 5G radio access network (RAN) over an existing legacy 4G LTE core/EPC.
5G Standalone (5G SA) is a cellular infrastructure built specifically for 5G services by implementing 5G standards and protocols in the radio network and controller core.
Complete 5G is a whole of business journey that combines the rollout of 5G SA with evolving how to build, deploy and support connectivity-enabled products to enterprises.
4G LTE
5G NSA
5G SA
Complete 5G
More than a technology upgrade,
its a whole of business journey
Complete 5G
5G
Core
5G SA
User Equipment
5G New
Radio
Understand
business challenges
Define
industrial agenda
Go beyond
connectivity
Inspire change
internally
Prioritise
enterprise R&D
Technology upgrade
Whole of business journey
Forewords
Mats Granryd
Director General
With 2 billion connections at the end of 2024, 5G is the fastest growing of all the mobile technologies to date. But to realise its full potential it’s vital we complete the journey. Complete 5G means finishing the technical deployment of 5G SA networks and the whole business journey – creating, selling, delivering and supporting 5G enterprise services. If we can get this right, Complete 5G will unlock a new wave of industrial innovation allowing enterprises to add an extra US$4.7 trillion to the global GDP and create 7.3 million new jobs across industries.
Louise Easterbrook
CFO
Standalone 5G is a key ingredient to enable the growth of enterprise revenues. These offer Mobile Networks Operators the lion’s share – 70% - of all future industry revenue growth to 2030, US $127 billion, driven by deeper penetration into enterprise markets. This growth will be gained through the provision of highly differentiated services tailored to business' specific needs - like private wireless, at scale.
Alex Sinclair
CTO
At the halfway point of the 5G journey, it is essential that we accelerate our efforts in advancing 5G Standalone networks. Achieving this requires technology leaders to harness widespread support from across their businesses. With a fully-fledged 5G Standalone network, mobile operators will, for the first-time, have a cloud-native network with the performance and flexibility to meet the performance, security and resilience needs of enterprises and AI-driven applications.
CEO Foreword
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A pathways approach to Complete 5G
Every operator will determine a unique pathway to Complete 5G that suits its capability and desire to capture available market demand. There are three broad approaches: Fast, Balanced and Slow, and we anticipate that the enterprise opportunity will evolve through front runners, scale up and mass enterprise uptake. As Complete 5G involves operators making both a network and a business transition, adopting a pathways approach is essential to success.
Figure 5:
Example pathways
to Complete 5G
Upgrade to dual
modal core
Mass
Enterprise
Scale Up
Front runner
industries
2025
2027
2029
2031
2033
2035
Balanced
Slow
Fast
Pathways
Fast
Balanced
Slow
Fast
Fast
Deploying Complete 5G functionality before the market evolves, potentially advantageous for capital-rich operators or those who wish to invest ahead and protect market share. This approach is to be guarded against for operators who are capital-constrained or uncertain of the speed at which their enterprise market will evolve.
Balanced
Deploying 5G functionality when the market is ready to pay for it, taking a more considered approach to securing capital returns on Complete 5G investments sooner. This is likely to be optimal for most operators, given that the majority are capital constrained.
Balanced
Fast
Balanced
Slow
Fast
Balanced
Slow
Slow
Slow
Deploying 5G functionality at a steady pace, once proof points of market demand for Complete 5G are well established. This approach might be prudent with the deployment of capital, but risks leaving “money on the table” from revenue growth opportunities.
Enterprise customer value of Complete 5G
Complete 5G offers a range of enhanced network capabilities that can be translated into industrial applications that enterprise customers value. The examples identified below are derived from our consultations as the most practical or impactful for addressing real business needs (and are not exhaustive).
INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
NETWORK CAPABILITIES
Low latency
Security features
Configuration and deployment automation
High speeds
Reliable throughput
Real time monitoring
Manufacturing
Public Sector and defence
Finance
Retail
Transport and logistics
Healthcare
Timeline:
2025 - 2026
2026 - 2030
2030 onwards
Voice over New Radio
Smart mobility
Integration of AI
Intelligent surveillance and video analytics
In call language translation
Machine to machine communication
Smart Wearables and extended reality
Systems optimization for energy efficiency
Real time threat detection
Resource extraction
Media and entertainment
Robotics
Scale up of AI
Remote surgery
Smart traffic management
Autonomous vehicles
Digital twins
Energy companies
Automotive
Real Estate and infrastructure
Public safety agencies
Government entities
M/SMES
Figure 7:
Evolution of the
enterprise opportunity
Manufacturing
Germany
Advanced automation
Bosch, in collaboration with Nokia, launched its first 5G campus network at its Stuttgart-Feuerbach factory. The 5G network supports devices such as the ActiveShuttle, an autonomous transport system that navigates the shop floor, avoiding obstacles and performing tasks with precision.
Source: Patelay, Wolfgang (2020). Bosch Launches 5G Campus Network, Leverages Industry 4.0. EE Times Europe.
Energy and utilities
China
RedCap
State Grid Shandong plans large-scale deployment across the province, with an estimated of 300,000 5G connections by 2024. This will include 150,000 5G RedCap terminals which reduce terminal costs by 50% and energy consumption by 32%.
Source: Mobile World Live (2024.) China Unicom, State Grid and Huawei Launch 300,000-Connection 5G Smart Grid Plan. Mobile World Live.
Transport
Singapore
Service innovation
Singtel became the first provider globally to use Dynamic Radio Resource Partitioning (RRP) for live 5G SA network slicing, delivering seamless 5G experiences during the Singapore Grand Prix in October 2022. The cloud-native, end-to-end network slicing with RRP ensured high throughput and low latency, delivering seamless HD streaming even with 302,000 fans in attendance.
Source: Ericsson (2022.) Singtel provides seamless customer experiences during Singapore Grand Prix 2022 using Ericsson’s 5G Network Slicing technology. Ericsson.
Smart cities
United States
Network slicing
Verizon conducted a 5G SA network slicing trial in Phoenix, Arizona, with Axon Enterprise, which used network slicing, dynamic allocation of resources to optimise performance, low latency and high-quality video streaming even during congestion. The trial improved video streaming success rates and reduced "time to first frame," enhancing situational awareness for law enforcement and improving public safety responses.
Source: Jones, Dan (2024). Verizon: Network slicing operational but in trials. Fierce Network.
Case studies explored in the report
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Chapter 1: The opportunity of Complete 5G
Chapter 2: Pathways to Complete 5G
Chapter 3: Evolution of the enterprise opportunity
Chapter 4: Priorities for completing the journey
Chapter 5: The need for action
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FAQs
Low latency
Security features
Configuration and deployment automation
High speeds
Reliable throughput
Real time monitoring
Manufacturing
Public Sector and defence
Finance
Retail
Transport and logistics
Healthcare
Timeline:
2025 - 2026
2026 - 2030
2030 onwards
Voice over New Radio
Smart mobility
Integration of AI
Intelligent surveillance and video analytics
In call language translation
Machine to machine communication
Smart Wearables and extended reality
Systems optimization for energy efficiency
Real time threat detection
Resource extraction
Media and etnertainment
Robotics
Scale up of AI
Remote surgery
Smart traffic management
Autonomous vehicles
Digital twins
Energy companies
Automotive
Real Estate and infrastructure
Public safety agencies
Government entities
M/SMES
Low latency
Security features
Configuration and deployment automation
High speeds
Reliable throughput
Real time monitoring
Manufacturing
Public Sector and defence
Finance
Retail
Transport and logistics
Healthcare
Timeline:
2025 - 2026
2026 - 2030
2030 onwards
Voice over New Radio
Smart mobility
Integration of AI
Intelligent surveillance and video analytics
In call language translation
Machine to machine communication
Smart Wearables and extended reality
Systems optimization for energy efficiency
Real time threat detection
Resource extraction
Media and etnertainment
Robotics
Scale up of AI
Remote surgery
Smart traffic management
Autonomous vehicles
Digital twins
Energy companies
Automotive
Real Estate and infrastructure
Public safety agencies
Government entities
M/SMES
$127b
Industry Revenue Growth
The industry revenue growth opportunity from Complete 5G is $127 billion up to 2030. This will account for around 70% of the estimated $186 billion of new revenue expected to be generated for mobile operators up to 2030.
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Industry Revenue Growth
The industry revenue growth opportunity from Complete 5G is $127 billion up to 2030. This will account for around 70% of the estimated $186 billion of new revenue expected to be generated for mobile operators up to 2030.
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4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is the fourth generation of mobile network technology following the adoption of LTE standards
4G LTE
5G NSA
5G SA
Complete 5G
5G NSA involves laying the 5G radio access network (RAN) over an existing legacy 4G LTE core/EPC
4G LTE
5G NSA
5G SA
Complete 5G
5G Standalone (5G SA) is a cellular infrastructure built specifically for 5G services by implementing 5G standards and protocols in the radio network and controller core.
4G LTE
5G NSA
5G SA
Complete 5G
Mats Granryd
Director General
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Louise Easterbrook
CFO
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Figure 1:
Deployment towards 5G SA
and Complete 5G
4G LTE
5G NSA
5G SA
The opportunity to Complete 5G
As global growth slows, enterprises are desperately seeking new ways to improve productivity. With Complete 5G, for the first time mobile operators will have a cloud-native network and a whole-of-business approach to offer the performance and flexibility to meet the efficiency, security and resilience needs of enterprises and AI-driven applications.
The challenge lies in how to transition to Complete 5G since the journey presents several dilemmas. This report shows how it is possible to navigate these challenges successfully, so that mobile operators can capture significant new revenues in an industry that is otherwise struggling to grow.
This report was prepared in consultation with a wide range of mobile industry leaders around the world operating 5G and 4G LTE networks.
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‘25
‘27
‘29
‘31
‘33
‘35
Mass Enterprise
Scale up
Front runner industries
Slow
Balance
Fast
Upgrade to dual modal core
Fast
What is 5G Standalone?
5G standalone (5G SA) is a cellular infrastructure built specifically for 5G services by implementing 5G standards and protocols in the radio network and controller core. 5G standalone is also referred to as standalone 5G, or 5G SA.
Fast
Balanced
Slow
Fast
Fast
Deploying Complete 5G functionality before the market evolves, potentially advantageous for capital-rich operators or those who wish to invest ahead and protect market share. This approach is to be guarded against for operators who are capital-constrained or uncertain of the speed at which their enterprise market will evolve.
Fast
Balanced
Slow
Balanced
Balanced
Deploying 5G functionality when the market is ready to pay for it, taking a more considered approach to securing capital returns on Complete 5G investments sooner. This is likely to be optimal for most operators, given that the majority are capital constrained.
A pathways approach
to Complete 5G
Every operator will determine a unique pathway to Complete 5G that suits its capability and desire to capture available market demand. There are three broad approaches: Fast, Balanced and Slow, and we anticipate that the enterprise opportunity will evolve through front runners, scale up and mass enterprise uptake. As Complete 5G involves operators making both a network and a business transition, adopting a pathways approach is essential to success.
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Figure 2:
Example pathways to Complete 5G
Fast
Balanced
Slow
Low latency
Security features
Configuration and deployment automation
High speeds
Reliable throughput
Real time monitoring
Voice over New Radio
Smart mobility
Integration of AI
Intelligent surveillance and video analytics
In call language translation
Machine to machine communication
Smart Wearables and extended reality
Systems optimization for energy efficiency
Real time threat detection
Robotics
Scale up of AI
Remote surgery
Smart traffic management
Autonomous vehicles
Digital twins
Low latency
Security features
Configuration and deployment automation
High speeds
Reliable throughput
Real time monitoring
Voice over New Radio
Smart mobility
Integration of AI
Intelligent surveillance and video analytics
In call language translation
Machine to machine communication
Smart Wearables and extended reality
Systems optimization for energy efficiency
Real time threat detection
Robotics
Scale up of AI
Remote surgery
Smart traffic management
Autonomous vehicles
Digital twins
CAPABILITIES
INDUSTRIES
CAPABILITIES
INDUSTRIES
CAPABILITIES
INDUSTRIES
Energy companies
Automotive
Real Estate and infrastructure
Public safety agencies
Government entities
M/SMES
Manufacturing
Public Sector and defence
Finance
Retail
Transport and logistics
Healthcare
Resource extraction
Media and etnertainment
Energy companies
Automotive
Real Estate and infrastructure
Public safety agencies
Government entities
M/SMES
CAPABILITIES
INDUSTRIES
Manufacturing
Public Sector and defence
Finance
Retail
Transport and logistics
Healthcare
Resource extraction
Media and etnertainment
Energy companies
Automotive
Real Estate and infrastructure
Public safety agencies
Government entities
M/SMES
CAPABILITIES
INDUSTRIES
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Evolution of the
enterprise opportunity
Manufacturing
Germany
Advanced automation
Bosch, in collaboration with Nokia, launched its first 5G campus network at its Stuttgart-Feuerbach factory. The 5G network supports devices such as the ActiveShuttle, an autonomous transport system that navigates the shop floor, avoiding obstacles and performing tasks with precision.
Source: Patelay, Wolfgang (2020). Bosch Launches 5G Campus Network, Leverages Industry 4.0. EE Times Europe.
Energy and utilities
China
RedCap
State Grid Shandong plans large-scale deployment across the province, with an estimated of 300,000 5G connections by 2024. This will include 150,000 5G RedCap terminals which reduce terminal costs by 50% and energy consumption by 32%.
Source: Mobile World Live (2024.) China Unicom, State Grid and Huawei Launch 300,000-Connection 5G Smart Grid Plan. Mobile World Live.
Transport
Singapore
Service innovation
Singtel became the first provider globally to use Dynamic Radio Resource Partitioning (RRP) for live 5G SA network slicing, delivering seamless 5G experiences during the Singapore Grand Prix in October 2022. The cloud-native, end-to-end network slicing with RRP ensured high throughput and low latency, delivering seamless HD streaming even with 302,000 fans in attendance.
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2025 - 2026
2026 - 2030
2030 onwards
2025 - 2026
2026 - 2030
2030 onwards
2025 - 2026
2026 - 2030
2030 onwards
2025 - 2026
2026 - 2030
2030 onwards
2025 - 2026
2026 - 2030
2030 onwards
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Regional opportunities of Complete 5G
The opportunity with Complete 5G highlights regional differences: Asia is at the forefront with numerous network deployments and strong enterprise demand, followed closely by the Americas and Europe, which are transitioning rapidly, while Africa is experiencing significant mobile data growth on 4G LTE networks.
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Complete 5G impact by region, jobs and GDP
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GDP ($bn)
Jobs (m)
2025-2030
2025-2030
1,386
0.4m
North America
Latin America & Caribbean
GDP ($bn)
221
2025-2030
Jobs (m)
2025-2030
0.5m
Middle East & Africa
GDP ($bn)
336
2025-2030
Jobs (m)
2025-2030
1.3m
Europe &
Central Asia
GDP ($bn)
1,151
2025-2030
Jobs (m)
2025-2030
0.6m
South, East & Southeast Asia
GDP ($bn)
1,530
2025-2030
Jobs (m)
2025-2030
4.5m
GDP ($bn)
87
2025-2030
Jobs (m)
2025-2030
0.0m
Oceania
Enterprise customer
value of Complete 5G
Complete 5G offers a range of enhanced network capabilities that can be translated into industrial applications that enterprise customers value. The examples identified below are derived from our consultations as the most practical or impactful for addressing real business needs (and are not exhaustive).
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Evolution of the
enterprise opportunity
North America
GDP ($bn)
1,061
2025-2029
Jobs (m)
2025-2029
0.4m
GDP ($bn)
1,061
2025-2029
Jobs (m)
2025-2029
0.4m
Latin America & Caribbean
GDP ($bn)
161
2025-2029
Jobs (m)
2025-2029
0.5m
Latin America & Caribbean
GDP ($bn)
257
2025-2029
Jobs (m)
2025-2029
1.3m
Middle East & Africa
GDP ($bn)
880
2025-2029
Jobs (m)
2025-2029
0.6m
Europe &
Central Asia
GDP ($bn)
1,061
2025-2029
Jobs (m)
2025-2029
0.4m
North America
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The Journey to Complete 5G
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What exactly is "Complete 5G" and how is it different from today’s 5G networks?
Complete 5G combines two key elements: a 5G Standalone network (see Q5 for an explanation of 5G Standalone) that operates independently of 4G infrastructure, and a consultative business approach enabling mobile operators to deliver advanced enterprise solutions. Unlike current 5G networks that often rely on existing 4G infrastructure, Complete 5G represents a ground-up redesign of both network architecture and business operations to enable more advanced capabilities. Complete 5G enables operators to deliver transformative mobile connectivity by combining 5G's most advanced capabilities with personalized solutions tailored to customer needs. 5G Standalone’s widespread deployment enables cloud-native and virtualised capabilities with the performance and flexibility for addressing modern communication demands.
2. Why do businesses need Complete 5G?
Businesses need Complete 5G because it enables them to improve efficiency and productivity through capabilities like real-time monitoring, automation, enhanced security, and support for thousands of connected devices simultaneously. It provides the high performance, reliability, and flexibility required for modern industrial applications and AI-driven solutions, allowing businesses to transform their operations and respond more effectively to market demands.
3. When will Complete 5G become widely available?
Complete 5G will roll out in three distinct stages: early adoption by front-runners in manufacturing, retail, and government during 2025-2026; broader industry adoption and scaling from 2026-2030; and finally, mass enterprise uptake from around in 2030 and beyond. This staged approach allows for the gradual development of the ecosystem and gives businesses time to prepare for and implement the technology effectively.
4. What is 5G Standalone?
5G Standalone (5G SA) is the latest version of 5G technology, built on new systems without depending on older 4G networks (hence standalone). Earlier versions of 5G (called Non-Standalone or 5G NSA) were built on a 4G core network to accelerate the roll out of 5G to provide enhanced mobile services to customers. At a very high level all mobile networks are made up of 2 elements:
Radio cell tower to mobile device ‘over the air’ connection
Core cell tower to cell tower ‘physical network signalling & infrastructure'
Most of today’s 5G is 5G radio over an existing 4G core, while 5G Standalone is 5G radio over a 5G core.
5. What are the benefits of 5G Standalone?
5G SA is completely independent and uses all-new equipment and software from end to end. This upgrade allows for much faster response times (latency), better network performance, and enables many new features that weren't possible before - like the flexibility to create dedicated network paths for different services such as emergency communications or immersive gaming. While both versions offer mobile service enhancements, 5G SA represents a complete transformation of the mobile network that can deliver the full benefits of 5G technology.
6. How will Complete 5G enable AI applications?
Complete 5G provides the essential foundation for AI applications through its high-performance, low-latency, and reliable connectivity capabilities. It enables real-time data processing, seamless automation, and the deployment of AI-driven solutions across widespread locations, supporting everything from automated manufacturing processes to smart city applications and advanced analytics.
7. Will Complete 5G improve internet access?
Complete 5G enables superior Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service, providing high-speed home internet access where fibre deployment is impractical or too expensive. This is particularly valuable in emerging markets and congested urban areas, where traditional broadband infrastructure may be challenging to install, and has already shown success in markets like the US where 90% of recent broadband additions have been FWA customers.
8. How will Complete 5G improve energy efficiency?
Complete 5G enables precise, real-time energy management across business operations through enhanced asset visibility and control, allowing enterprises to optimize their energy consumption. Additionally, it helps mobile operators reduce their own energy consumption by eliminating the need to maintain dual networks (4G and 5G), while its intelligent network design and optimization features provide better energy efficiency per bit of data transmitted.
9. What role should governments play?
Governments need to take an active role in supporting Complete 5G by including it in national economic development plans, ensuring efficient spectrum allocation, supporting network deployment through favourable policies, encouraging cross-industry collaboration, and potentially providing funding support for rural deployment. Their involvement is crucial for creating an environment that enables rapid and effective deployment of Complete 5G infrastructure.
10. What no regrets actions should operators take?
Operators should begin upgrading to a Dual Mode Core that supports both 4G and 5G, build stronger relationships with enterprise customers, develop partnerships with technology companies, enhance their business capabilities for enterprise solutions, and actively engage with government stakeholders. These "no regrets" moves position operators to capitalise on Complete 5G opportunities while minimizing transition risks.
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10. What no regrets actions should operators take?
Operators should begin upgrading to a Dual Mode Core that supports both 4G and 5G, build stronger relationships with enterprise customers, develop partnerships with technology companies, enhance their business capabilities for enterprise solutions, and actively engage with government stakeholders. These "no regrets" moves position operators to capitalise on Complete 5G opportunities while minimizing transition risks.
11. What is the difference between 5G-SA and NSA and 5G-Advanced?
5G Standalone and 5G Non-Standalone are network architectures, while 5G-Advanced is the development of innovative standardised capabilities being deployed on these architectures to optimise them and support new services.
11. What is the difference between 5G-SA and NSA and 5G-Advanced?
5G Standalone and 5G Non-Standalone are network architectures, while 5G-Advanced is the development of innovative standardised capabilities being deployed on these architectures to optimise them and support new services.
12. What is 5G-Advanced?
5G-Advanced is the second phase of the 3GPP 5G standardisation process which will bring a new wave of wireless innovations, that will push technology boundaries in three broad directions; performance improvements, better management and greater efficiency, and enhancement for specific use cases.5G-Advanced represents the next evolution of 5G technology, bringing enhanced capabilities that go beyond traditional 5G networks to support more sophisticated business applications. This intermediate step between 5G and 6G introduces improvements in artificial intelligence integration, reduced latency, expanded IoT device support, and more reliable network slicing capabilities. For businesses, these advancements translate into practical benefits such as improved precision in industrial automation, more reliable remote operations, enhanced mixed reality experiences, and better support for massive IoT deployments. The technology also introduces advanced positioning capabilities that enable location accuracy down to a few centimeters, opening up new possibilities for asset tracking, autonomous systems, and location-based services.