Cerillion Blog - 5G

Superapps, Total Experience, the changing role of Systems Integrators – we revisit our predictions from earlier this year for 2022’s top telecoms industry trends to see how our expectations have been met so far.

Is it time to get bearish or bullish with telecoms stocks? While we won’t advise you where to invest, we can answer the question – what do recent quarterly reports say about the state of the sector in the first three months of the year?

Can the quality of 5G mobile connectivity be improved by turning the laws of physics on their head? We cautiously wade into the world of quantum mechanics to explore how it may one day improve telecoms networks.

Brian Coombs reports back from this year’s MWC Barcelona, detailing the highs and lows from the showfloor – from the usual bricolage of 5G services and connected devices, to folding mobile phones, cyber-dogs, and the Metaverse causing more than a few eyes to roll.

US telcos are powering down 5G towers near airports, as airlines suspend flights to major travel hubs. Why is the 5G switch-on now making some aviation experts nervous?

Despite the range of potential uses for emerging 5G technologies, consumers are still largely in the dark. How can telcos better advertise the benefits of 5G based on where customers see value?

When it comes to pricing mobile services, telcos are in a spot of bother, as revenue streams are not keeping pace with customer preferences. How are services being priced now, and what can providers do to remedy this?

It sounds like it’s been ripped from the pages of science fiction – and really, it has – but the Metaverse is being lauded by some as the next phase of communications, offering enhanced online experiences in a shared virtual environment. What role will telco firms play in this possible future?

Private networks are widely touted as the “killer application” for 5G, however CSPs are not necessarily the go-to service provider. Can Mobile Private Networks be a 5G revenue goldmine for CSPs?

5G could provide more than just fast connection speeds – it might soon deliver power to your devices too. But is the promise of wireless power transfer too good to be true?