Early trends for 5G RedCap: Asia Pacific leads the way in trials and deployments

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GSMA Intelligence's Chart of the Month is a visual way of telling an important story in the mobile and broader tech ecosystem. From the shape and size of markets to trends in consumer behaviour, we aim to provide food for thought through informative visuals designed to bring colour and clarity to complex issues facing the industry. This edition maps trials and deployments of 5G RedCap.
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