5G Value Proposition Remains Murky

By Jeff Johnston

February 28, 2019

As wireless carriers work towards building their 5G networks, many of them have yet to finalize their commercial strategy and business case, according to a report from McKinsey & Company. In addition, first generation 5G phones will be priced significantly higher than even the most expensive iPhones. All of this uncertainty leaves rural operators’ 5G plans in a holding pattern.

 
 

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