What's expected from next generation connectivity?

2019 was the year 5G truly caught hold of the public’s attention with device rollouts and city tests. And over the next decade and beyond, we will continue to see consumers, business, the economy and society transformed by 5G’s capabilities.

So, what are global businesses actually looking to see from 5G in the coming years – and how will they go about overcoming the challenges they encounter? That’s what Accenture set out to discover in our latest research, building on our 2019 5G study.

From expectations and concerns, to plans for implementation, here’s what we unearthed.

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Accelerating the 5G future of business

The possibilities sound endless – but what do businesses actually expect (and worry about) from next generation connectivity?

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This Gartner Magic Quadrant helps Communications Service Providers (CSPs) identify and evaluate suppliers to meet their IT services needs that include both digital business transformation and traditional telecom IT.

Accenture is recognized as a Leader—and is positioned furthest for completeness of vision and highest for ability to execute. This is the eighth consecutive year for Accenture to be recognized as a Leader in this report. Read more

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Helping customers self-serve and personalize their in-home connectivity has given TELUS a new path to growth for future services.

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