The global economic impact of 5G (2024)

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$330bn

added to global GDP by 5G applications in smart utilities management by 2030

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US$15bn

added to the US economy by 5G applications in industrial manufacturing by 2030
US$44bn

added to the Chinese economy by 5G applications in healthcare by 2030

The 5G future is here. Years in the making, the long-buzzed-about fifth generation of wireless connectivity has become a reality, ushering in an era of radical new possibilities in many industries. Innovative use cases such as autonomous drones and smart city ecosystems promise increased efficiency and productivity for governments and businesses in a post-pandemic world, and pervasive benefits across the globe.

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