The 5G era is representative of many things – innovative new services, unprecedented speeds, new monetization opportunities and the spread of high-speed connectivity to previously untouched geographies. Yet, unlocking all this potential has been a challenge for service providers, and while the obstacles seem small compared to the gains, they have been persistent.
Service providers are promising a variety of new services for both the enterprise and consumers, ranging from industrial automation and connected cars to advanced cloud gaming, AR/VR and 8K video streaming. But to truly unlock the potential of these services, it’s not enough to deploy 5G networks.