The rush by many to bring next-generation wireless network technology is causing quite the commotion across the telecom space, with “5G” becoming an increasingly common part of conversations. However, questions remain as to what exactly constitutes a generational technology change beyond marketing hype and what the business case is for such a move.
Stéphane Téral, research director for mobile infrastructure and carrier economics at IHS, looked to slow the industry’s marketing roll in the rush to 5G, telling attendees at this week’s DAS & Small Cell Congress the industry needed to take a more practical approach towards evolving mobile network technologies.