According to a recent 5G study by industry analyst IHS, over eighty percent of the participating mobile operators are involved in trialing and testing 5G technology. These trials take place mainly in North America and Asia. Most of these are standalone trials giving operators a chance to get acquainted with the new radio technology. For others it also provides an opportunity to claim leadership, such as Vodafone announcing the achievement of the first live holographic call over 5G. However, standalone 5G will not suffice.
