On July 24, Liu Hong, General Manager of GSMA Greater China Technology, said that through the successful performance of 5G in fighting the epidemic and economic recovery this time, the huge potential of 5G’s future development has been further highlighted, and 2021 will also become a key node for 5G commercial use. At the moment when 5G is moving towards large-scale commercial use, Liu Hong believes that the global 5G development has ushered in ten new trends.
trend
01
The pandemic has not affected 5G milestones, and in some cases accelerated 5G development. Currently, more and more companies are realizing the importance of digital transformation amid the pandemic. Liu Hong pointed out that during the epidemic, the importance of connection has been highlighted. Remote office, distance education, communication with family members, and other daily life are all carried out online. The high-frequency use of digital epidemic protection and epidemic prevention big data has further accelerated the development of 5G.
At present, a total of 169 5G commercial networks have been built around the world, more than 500 5G commercial terminals have been produced, and 340 million 5G connections have been generated. The global 5G population coverage rate has reached 15%. The development of 5G is actually faster than the development of 4G.
trend
02
5G has become the protagonist of network deployment, but 4G still has room for development
5G has now become the main force of network deployment. It is estimated that operators will invest 900 billion US dollars in network construction in 2021-2025, of which 80% will be invested in 5G. peak year.
In the future, as the proportion of 5G connections increases, the proportion of 4G connections will gradually decrease.
trend
03
China’s 5G development has attracted worldwide attention, and the penetration rate of 5G users is far ahead
In the construction of 5G infrastructure, China’s 5G development has attracted worldwide attention, and the penetration rate of 5G users is far ahead. The penetration rate of 5G users in the first quarter of 2021 has reached 17%, and it has reached 23% in the second quarter, surpassing the level of other countries and regions.
At the same time, China has stood at the forefront of the world in terms of 5G network scale, user scale, terminal shipments, and application diversity.
trend
04
5G is basically recognized by consumers, and the penetration rate of most consumers willing to upgrade to 5G is high enough to show that 5G has actually been recognized by consumers. The GSMA survey found that 67% of consumers believe 5G has met or exceeded their expectations.
5G toC has basically been successful, operators are more willing to use 5G instead of 4G to re-cultivate the original frequency, and users are also willing to switch to 5G services as soon as possible. With this guarantee of user experience network coverage and also with the diversification of terminals and this increase in the scale of this number of terminals, the killer application of 5G is bound to happen.
trend
05
Millimeter wave is still a hot spot of concern and is supported by a large number of terminals
5G is more than just faster 4G technology. Liu Hong said that with the deployment of the first phase of 5G basically completed, millimeter wave has become a hot spot of technical attention. 5G millimeter wave has six technical advantages and three application scenarios. The six technical advantages include abundant frequency resources, large bandwidth, easy combination of beamforming technologies, extremely low latency, support for dense cell deployment, and availability of High-precision positioning and high equipment integration. The three major application scenarios include indoor and outdoor transportation hubs, venues and other hot spots; wireless broadband access in homes and office buildings; industrial applications, especially industrial Internet.
There will be more than 100 devices supporting millimeter wave technology in smartphones released in 2021, a nearly 10-fold increase compared to last year, and there will be more than 50 types of FWA CPEs supporting millimeter waves.
trend
06
5G toB is commercialized, but the road to scale is still full of challenges
2020 is the first commercial year of 5G to B, and operators around the world attach great importance to the development of 5G to B. More than 20 industries have deployed 5G demonstration applications, such as coal mines, steel, ports, manufacturing, etc., and global operators have signed more than 1,000 5G industry application contracts.
However, the road of 5G to B still faces the problem of how to develop at a large scale. From the perspective of customers in vertical industries, the integration of 5G and their existing technologies, the cost of 5G networks and terminals, and their concerns about the security and privacy protection of 5G networks themselves. The 5G-to-B market urgently needs a low-cost, flexible deployment, and quick-revenue killer application that can be replicated at scale.
Liu Hong pointed out that in order to achieve large-scale commercial use of 5GtoB, it is not only necessary to build end-to-end industry application solutions and service processes, but also to build an ecosystem, so that enterprise representatives and experts from different industries and fields can sit together to discuss and Define scenario requirements, develop solutions, and enable interconnectivity. These breakpoints cannot be resolved by any one party, and the entire industry needs to work together.
trend
07
The pace of 5G SA has accelerated significantly, and it is recognized as the basic infrastructure of 5G toB services. On the road of 5G toB, the construction of SA network is very critical. The good news is that more than 90 operators around the world plan to deploy 5G SA networks in the near future. Many operators agree to skip the NSA and directly start the SA network deployment, which is recognized as the basic infrastructure for 5G toB services. The proportion of 5G SA terminals in the world is about half.
China has built the world’s largest 5G SA network and requires terminals to support 5G SA, which will be able to greatly meet the needs of 5G to B and be in a leading position.
Aspect
08
Enterprise private network becomes an important product form of 5G To B
Enterprise private network has now become an important product form of 5G toB, and 60% of operators in the world have more than 50 5G private networks deployed. At the same time, in addition to deploying 5G private networks for enterprises, operators are also preparing to provide services such as agent maintenance, security enhancement, and integration, and can obtain more revenue from 5G toB.
Liu Hong said that if an enterprise wants to build a physical private network, from the perspective of business model, enterprise personalized needs and security, the 5G industry private network built by the operator may be the most efficient for both enterprise operators and other customers. best choice. Because, if relying on the operator to build the industry private network, the operator can completely plan and construct, manage and maintain according to the needs of the enterprise, and meet the requirements of various personalized indicators such as performance indicators and reliability indicators, and the enterprise also Participate in network configuration, monitoring, management and operation through open interfaces and open network capabilities.
Aspect
09
Public cloud is gradually favored by operators, and cooperation with it has become an important option. In the process of 5G commercial deployment, it is necessary to integrate the core modules of industry applications into the cloud computing platform, and use the cloud service provider’s AI, cloud orchestration, machine learning and other IT services. The opening of capabilities accelerates the innovation and implementation of 5G industry applications, thereby realizing the commercialization of 5G technology in the process of providing service capabilities for traditional enterprises in the process of digital transformation in design, R&D, production, operation, management, business and other fields.
The profit model of 5G business will change from traffic monetization to service monetization. Only through in-depth cooperation with cloud service providers can communication operators accelerate this monetization process. Liu Hong pointed out that as more and more communication operators cooperate with public cloud giants to deeply integrate 5G networks with third-party public clouds, the global 5G industry will usher in a groundbreaking transformation. The recent cooperation between AT&T and Microsoft Azure will also bring more reference and research value to the industry.
trend
10
Green energy-saving innovative solutions are constantly emerging, and sustainable development is on the agenda. 5G network deployment How to green energy-saving is more and more important, and many green energy-saving innovative solutions have emerged in network terminals and cloud services, especially the application of artificial intelligence technology. Do these green energy savings.
Sustainability was mentioned last day, and GSMA issued a green energy saving initiative, which received a response from operators, and formulated some specific indicators for reducing carbon emissions and increasing investment in green energy saving in the future. Liu Hong finally said that 5G To C is basically successful, and 5G To B is going commercial. It is hoped that the number of 5G connections will reach one billion by 2023.
On July 24, Liu Hong, General Manager of GSMA Greater China Technology, said that through the successful performance of 5G in fighting the epidemic and economic recovery this time, the huge potential of 5G’s future development has been further highlighted, and 2021 will also become a key node for 5G commercial use. At the moment when 5G is moving towards large-scale commercial use, Liu Hong believes that the global 5G development has ushered in ten new trends.
trend
01
The pandemic has not affected 5G milestones, and in some cases accelerated 5G development. Currently, more and more companies are realizing the importance of digital transformation amid the pandemic. Liu Hong pointed out that during the epidemic, the importance of connection has been highlighted. Remote office, distance education, communication with family members, and other daily life are all carried out online. The high-frequency use of digital epidemic protection and epidemic prevention big data has further accelerated the development of 5G.
At present, a total of 169 5G commercial networks have been built around the world, more than 500 5G commercial terminals have been produced, and 340 million 5G connections have been generated. The global 5G population coverage rate has reached 15%. The development of 5G is actually faster than the development of 4G.
trend
02
5G has become the protagonist of network deployment, but 4G still has room for development
5G has now become the main force of network deployment. It is estimated that operators will invest 900 billion US dollars in network construction in 2021-2025, of which 80% will be invested in 5G. peak year.
In the future, as the proportion of 5G connections increases, the proportion of 4G connections will gradually decrease.
trend
03
China’s 5G development has attracted worldwide attention, and the penetration rate of 5G users is far ahead
In the construction of 5G infrastructure, China’s 5G development has attracted worldwide attention, and the penetration rate of 5G users is far ahead. The penetration rate of 5G users in the first quarter of 2021 has reached 17%, and it has reached 23% in the second quarter, surpassing the level of other countries and regions.
At the same time, China has stood at the forefront of the world in terms of 5G network scale, user scale, terminal shipments, and application diversity.
trend
04
5G is basically recognized by consumers, and the penetration rate of most consumers willing to upgrade to 5G is high enough to show that 5G has actually been recognized by consumers. The GSMA survey found that 67% of consumers believe 5G has met or exceeded their expectations.
5G toC has basically been successful, operators are more willing to use 5G instead of 4G to re-cultivate the original frequency, and users are also willing to switch to 5G services as soon as possible. With this guarantee of user experience network coverage and also with the diversification of terminals and this increase in the scale of this number of terminals, the killer application of 5G is bound to happen.
trend
05
Millimeter wave is still a hot spot of concern and is supported by a large number of terminals
5G is more than just faster 4G technology. Liu Hong said that with the deployment of the first phase of 5G basically completed, millimeter wave has become a hot spot of technical attention. 5G millimeter wave has six technical advantages and three application scenarios. The six technical advantages include abundant frequency resources, large bandwidth, easy combination of beamforming technologies, extremely low latency, support for dense cell deployment, and availability of High-precision positioning and high equipment integration. The three major application scenarios include indoor and outdoor transportation hubs, venues and other hot spots; wireless broadband access in homes and office buildings; industrial applications, especially industrial Internet.
There will be more than 100 devices supporting millimeter wave technology in smartphones released in 2021, a nearly 10-fold increase compared to last year, and there will be more than 50 types of FWA CPEs supporting millimeter waves.
trend
06
5G toB is commercialized, but the road to scale is still full of challenges
2020 is the first commercial year of 5G to B, and operators around the world attach great importance to the development of 5G to B. More than 20 industries have deployed 5G demonstration applications, such as coal mines, steel, ports, manufacturing, etc., and global operators have signed more than 1,000 5G industry application contracts.
However, the road of 5G to B still faces the problem of how to develop at a large scale. From the perspective of customers in vertical industries, the integration of 5G and their existing technologies, the cost of 5G networks and terminals, and their concerns about the security and privacy protection of 5G networks themselves. The 5G-to-B market urgently needs a low-cost, flexible deployment, and quick-revenue killer application that can be replicated at scale.
Liu Hong pointed out that in order to achieve large-scale commercial use of 5GtoB, it is not only necessary to build end-to-end industry application solutions and service processes, but also to build an ecosystem, so that enterprise representatives and experts from different industries and fields can sit together to discuss and Define scenario requirements, develop solutions, and enable interconnectivity. These breakpoints cannot be resolved by any one party, and the entire industry needs to work together.
trend
07
The pace of 5G SA has accelerated significantly, and it is recognized as the basic infrastructure of 5G toB services. On the road of 5G toB, the construction of SA network is very critical. The good news is that more than 90 operators around the world plan to deploy 5G SA networks in the near future. Many operators agree to skip the NSA and directly start the SA network deployment, which is recognized as the basic infrastructure for 5G toB services. The proportion of 5G SA terminals in the world is about half.
China has built the world’s largest 5G SA network and requires terminals to support 5G SA, which will be able to greatly meet the needs of 5G to B and be in a leading position.
Aspect
08
Enterprise private network becomes an important product form of 5G To B
Enterprise private network has now become an important product form of 5G toB, and 60% of operators in the world have more than 50 5G private networks deployed. At the same time, in addition to deploying 5G private networks for enterprises, operators are also preparing to provide services such as agent maintenance, security enhancement, and integration, and can obtain more revenue from 5G toB.
Liu Hong said that if an enterprise wants to build a physical private network, from the perspective of business model, enterprise personalized needs and security, the 5G industry private network built by the operator may be the most efficient for both enterprise operators and other customers. best choice. Because, if relying on the operator to build the industry private network, the operator can completely plan and construct, manage and maintain according to the needs of the enterprise, and meet the requirements of various personalized indicators such as performance indicators and reliability indicators, and the enterprise also Participate in network configuration, monitoring, management and operation through open interfaces and open network capabilities.
Aspect
09
Public cloud is gradually favored by operators, and cooperation with it has become an important option. In the process of 5G commercial deployment, it is necessary to integrate the core modules of industry applications into the cloud computing platform, and use the cloud service provider’s AI, cloud orchestration, machine learning and other IT services. The opening of capabilities accelerates the innovation and implementation of 5G industry applications, thereby realizing the commercialization of 5G technology in the process of providing service capabilities for traditional enterprises in the process of digital transformation in design, R&D, production, operation, management, business and other fields.
The profit model of 5G business will change from traffic monetization to service monetization. Only through in-depth cooperation with cloud service providers can communication operators accelerate this monetization process. Liu Hong pointed out that as more and more communication operators cooperate with public cloud giants to deeply integrate 5G networks with third-party public clouds, the global 5G industry will usher in a groundbreaking transformation. The recent cooperation between AT&T and Microsoft Azure will also bring more reference and research value to the industry.
trend
10
Green energy-saving innovative solutions are constantly emerging, and sustainable development is on the agenda. 5G network deployment How to green energy-saving is more and more important, and many green energy-saving innovative solutions have emerged in network terminals and cloud services, especially the application of artificial intelligence technology. Do these green energy savings.
Sustainability was mentioned last day, and GSMA issued a green energy saving initiative, which received a response from operators, and formulated some specific indicators for reducing carbon emissions and increasing investment in green energy saving in the future. Liu Hong finally said that 5G To C is basically successful, and 5G To B is going commercial. It is hoped that the number of 5G connections will reach one billion by 2023.
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