Heavy Reading: as Wireless Network Operators Set Sights on Looming 5G Service Launch, Long-Term Potential Still Yet to be Def...
November 26 2018 - 8:30AM
Commercial service providers (CSPs) are bullish on imminent 5G
service launches, even if future 5G offerings remain unclear,
according to a global survey, commissioned by InterDigital, Inc.
(NASDAQ: IDCC), a mobile technology research and development
company. The study, conducted by Heavy Reading, found that
there is a “striking difference” between how the U.S. and the
rest-of-world (RoW) view both short and long-term business
opportunities associated with the next generation of wireless
standards.
A November 29th webinar, 5G Expectations with a Global
Twist, will explore these different points of view and the
opportunities presented by evolving 5G standards to deliver new
services and connected experiences for businesses, consumers and
society. A new white paper, 5G Deployment & Service
Strategies: An Operator Survey, takes a closer look at both
near- and long-term business opportunities identified by CSPs
worldwide. Some of the key survey findings include:
- The largest respondent group (38%) describes 5G as
“evolutionary to 4G,” whereas 21% say 5G will be “disruptive and
innovative.”
- A majority (52%) of U.S. respondents think “faster end-user
speeds” will be the most important commercial benefit of 5G within
three years of commercial launch; “new services and ecosystem
expansion” were cited by 41% of RoW respondents as the primary
benefit.
- Over a five-year view (2018-2023), the survey respondents
foresee a wholesale transition to 5G, with 71% percent of
respondents reporting they believe 5G will be a mass-market service
by this time; within three years of commercial launch, a majority
(53%) plan to deploy end-to-end slicing for “key vertical
customers.”
“What’s clear is that global standards have never been more
important to building the technological framework that will deliver
the promise and potential of new 5G-connected experiences,” said
Diana Pani, Director, Research & Development, InterDigital.
“The new network models being tested today are essential to
supporting the highly reliable, ultra-fast connections required for
continued industry innovation. These are exciting times for
operators worldwide to help fuel meaningful progress for
businesses, consumers and society via next generation mobile
networks.”
About InterDigital®
InterDigital develops mobile technologies that are at the core
of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the
industry's most critical and complex technical challenges,
inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks and a
richer multimedia experience year ahead of market deployment.
InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of
the world's leading wireless companies. Founded in 1972,
InterDigital is listed on NASDAQ and is included in the S&P
MidCap 400® index.
InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.
For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.
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