Figure 2: Coexistence, not competition: 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi 6

Source: Wireless Broadband Alliance

5G networks will enable and accelerate digital transformation

Given that 5G will provide an order of magnitude of performance in a sort of evolution of mobility connectivity, it will be a true enabler and accelerator for many modern digital transformation applications across the IoT, data and artificial intelligence (AI) realms. 

5G is also a type of mobile network. It can be set up as a public network owned by the carrier, or licensed as a private network, with a special frequency spectrum and a local restriction (for example to a factory site) that’s owned by an enterprise or institution.

A private 5G strategy will depend on the rollout of private 5G licensing in an enterprise’s particular country. The Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA