Mobile operators are moving rapidly toward 5G network deployments, representing a fundamental shift in communication network architectures that will accelerate revenue generation through innovative services facilitated by 5G-enabled smartphones, tablets, laptops, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. It delivers a potent combination of network capabilities and flexible options for network deployments, service delivery, and network management to improve carriers’ ability to provide a differentiated, customized, and scalable wireless service experience.

While consumer 5G services remain critical to 5G's success, communications service providers must also prioritize the co-development of innovative, out-of-the-box 5G vertical solutions to support enterprises’ journeys toward becoming digital-first organizations. Business model experimentation is also important to identify high-potential 5G services.

This Frost & Sullivan analysis outlines the top 10 strategic imperatives in the global enterprise wireless services industry, outlining those that will define the future of wireless communications and highlighting the sector’s most salient growth opportunities and companies to action.

Author: Vikrant Gandhi