The document discusses the development of 5G network connectivity. It notes that 27 markets for 90 operators have spectrum earmarked for 5G in 2019. Early 5G markets showed average speeds 4 times faster than 4G, and 8 times faster than LTE in the US. 5G plans may cost consumers 10-20% more. 5G is expected to have more dense connectivity and reduced latency of up to 50% compared to 4G in some countries, enabling efficient Internet of Things connectivity.

1. THE DEVELOPMENT OF 5G
NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
© GSMA Intelligence
27 markets for
90 operators
have spectrum
specifically
earmarked for
5G in 2019.
4X faster
connection
than 4G shown
on average, in
early adopting
5G markets.
8X faster
relative to
LTE networks,
in the US market.
10-20%
expected
increase
in consumer
price for 5G plans.
Expected more
dense connection
to enable efficient
signaling for IoT
connectivity.
Up to 50%
reduced latency
than 4G
in Switzerland,
South Korea, and
the UK.