5g Mobile Phone 2019 Estimated Surge Of 250%, Operators Clear 5g Plan Is Crucial

The research firm Strategy Analytics report estimates that worldwide shipment of 5G smartphones by 2019 is expected to reach 1.5 billion units, a 250% increase over the estimated 2 million units in 2018.

5G will be the largest smartphone of growth momentum over the next ten years. It will create growth opportunities for chip maker Qualcomm, Ericsson, a communication equipment manufacturer, and mobile phone makers Samsung and Apple. In addition, 5G is also having great business opportunities in infrastructure and materials huge.

The Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) pointed out that the 5G mainly uses the frequency spectrum of 3300-4200MHz and 4400-4990MHz, meaning that in the most densely populated metropolitan area, 150 antennas need to be set up to cover each square kilometer. As these antennas and Affiliates need to be properly concealed to fit into the urban environment, and suppliers of materials related to epoxy / fiberglass are expected to benefit.

Businessinsider reports that as the 5G transmission speed, the future have the opportunity to replace cable broadband, become home networking another option. Including Verizon, AT & T this year will launch 5G Internet services in some parts of the United States.

In addition, 5G transmission standard also applies to many new networking devices, including self-driving and smart appliances.

2018-2022 is crucial for carrier-defined 5G plans

In a recent report, Strategy Analytics concluded that China is accelerating the development of 5G and expects 5G to replicate its successful industrial policy in 4G and become the engine of the country's new industrialization and digital transformation. The report also pointed out that the investment required will pose a financial challenge to Chinese operators.

Yang Guang, Strategy Analytics's wireless network and services director, commented: "China hopes 5G will not only enhance network infrastructure and smart devices, but also accelerate emerging areas such as semiconductors, car networking and artificial intelligence, but 5G will become a The third "next-generation mobile technology" that must be rolled out within a decade is the high concentration of the Chinese market, which may further affect the ability of smaller operators to invest. "

Sue Rudd, director of analytics services operator analysis, added: "Mobile operators can take a number of ways to reduce their investment risk, such as network sharing or domestic roaming agreements. Given the sheer size of the Chinese market, the massive 5G trial in 2018 will be China 5G regulatory policy and operator an important indicator of strategy.