OPERATOR 5G REVENUE REACHES US$625 BLN WORLDWIDE BY 2027 - JUNIPER RESEARCH

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- A new study by Juniper Research revealed that operators are expected to generate revenue of US$625 billion from 5G services globally by 2027, up from US$310 billion in 2023. (US$1 = RM4.30)

According to a new report titled Operator Revenue Strategies: Business Models, Emerging Technologies & Market Forecasts 2023-2027, this growth of 100 per cent over the next four years will be driven by the migration of mobile subscriptions to 5G networks, and the increasing inclusion of eSIMs in devices such as laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots.

The research forecasted that 80 per cent of global operator-billed service revenue will be attributable to 5G by 2027; allowing operators to secure a return on investment into their 5G networks.

The increasing implementation of eSIMs into new devices, nonetheless will drive global cellular data traffic to grow by over 180 per cent between 2023 and 2027, as data traffic is offloaded from fixed and Wi-Fi networks to 5G.

Its research author, Frederick Savage said eSIM-capable devices would drive significant growth in cellular data, as consumers leverage cellular networks for use cases that have historically used fixed networks.

“Operators must ensure that networks, including 5G and upcoming 6G networks, are future‑proofed by implementing new technologies across the entirety of networks,” he said in a statement.

The report foresees 6G standards adopting innovative technologies that are not currently used in 5G standards in order to meet the growing demand for cellular data.

It identified Non‑Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) and sub-1THz frequency bands as key technologies that must be at the centre of initial trials and tests of 6G networks, to provide increased data capabilities over existing 5G networks.

Juniper Research provides research and analytical services to the global hi-tech communications sector, providing consultancy, analyst reports and industry commentary.

-- BERNAMA