It is a no-brainer. More than anything, 2019 will be dominated by 5G. Major operators are discussing roll-outs of different shapes and sizes, and OEMs are already hinting at the capabilities and prices of their new 5G-ready handsets. With its reliance on virtualisation and cloud for greater speed and bandwidth, and ultra-low latency, 5G is likely to significantly impact both network operations and customer expectations alike. With a simultaneous increase in AI and automation technologies, along with the continuing and exponential growth of the IoT, the next year will present operators with an unprecedented range of new opportunities, as well as the challenges that will inevitably accompany them.
