Socio-Economic Benefits of 5G: The importance of low-band spectrum
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Low-band spectrum is a driver of digital equality, reducing the gap between urban and rural areas and delivering affordable connectivity. Without sufficient low-band spectrum, the digital divide is likely to widen, and those living in rural areas will be excluded from the latest digital technologies.
This report shows, for the first time, the specific economic impact of 5G using low-band spectrum. The report also provides distribution of 5G low-band benefits by use case and by region, and uncovers the industries that will benefit the most.
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