Editor’s note:  The private sector and governments worldwide are responding to demand for and the opportunities created by next-generation 5G wireless, says Chris Antiltz at Technology Business Research. Here’s a look at forecasts for spending to depoly 5G. Antlitz is Principal Analyst at Technology Business Research. 

HAMPTON, N.H. – Global 2000 companies and governments will drive the vast majority (more than 90%) of spend on private 5G infrastructure through 2025.

Leading enterprises intend to fundamentally transform their operations by converting IT and operational technology with 5G, edge computing, AI, machine learning and IoT.

LTE and Wi-Fi will have a place in the private networks domain, but most enterprises will ultimately need 5G.

[The following infographic explains the demand for 5G and the opportunities for its use.]

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