Key Issues on 5G Network and Service - An Outlook for 5G Initial Deployments

Report Summary:
Global 5G progress is accelerating. The first commercial 5G network will be deployed in the next year. We have identified some key questions about initial 5G from the perspective of operators’ investment, cost and potential new services as well as the development challenges for the wireless infrastructure market. This insight discusses these key issues and specifically asks:

Will 5G equipment be more expensive?
Will operators increase CAPEX for 5G?
Will 5G facilitate entry by new Infrastructure vendors?
Can 5G create new revenue source for operators?
Can 5G significantly lower cost per GB?

Table of Contents

Introduction
Will 5G Equipment be More Expensive Than 4G?
Will Operators Significantly Increase CAPEX Spending to Deploy 5G?
Will 5G be an Opportunity for Tier-2 Infrastructure Vendors?
Can 5G Create New Revenue Source for Operators?
Can 5G Significantly Lower Cost per GB of Mobile Broadband Service?
Implications