The telecoms industry in 2023: trends to watch
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The telecoms industry in 2023: trends to watch
Are you ready for 2023? We recently published our 2023 Research Themes – the big topics that will shape the industry and drive our focus throughout the year. To complement these, and help the industry navigate the year ahead, below we share our views on the key trends to watch in 2023 and what they mean for ecosystem players across five areas: 5G and network transformation, spectrum, fixed and pay-TV markets, IoT and enterprise, and digital consumer.
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