The telecoms industry is now setting its sights on the second wave.
At the upcoming Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, collaboration and convergence will be priorities.. According to the Global System for Mobile Communications Association , organizer of the world's most influential digital trade exhibition, Mobile World Congress Barcelona , the second wave of 5G rollout promises to"engage a diverse set of new audiences and markets" via world-changing, sustainable, and secure innovation.
The fact that the 2023 MWC, taking place in February, will be attended by more than 100 UK companies — the largest number to date — underpins the UK's increasing commitment to advancing connectivity and telecoms innovation. It's a long-term commitment characterized by diverse partners and growing investment.
This year's MWC theme is"Velocity", spanning 5G and 6G, AI, Open Networks, FinTech, and Industry 4.0. So what exactly will the UK showcase in 2023?Short predicts that convergent ideas will dominate:"It's likely that we'll see interesting forms of sector convergence – more Fixed Wireless Access , cloud-based services, and combined cellular mobile and satellite services to bridge coverage gaps," he said.