5G Advanced: strategies for telecoms operators

3GPP’s Release-18 standards are now frozen and the first commercial 5G Advanced networks have been launched. Despite this, many operators are reluctant to invest because of the lack of ROI on initial 5G investments and uncertainty about 5G Advanced’s business case and maturity.

Included in this report

• An analysis of the short- and long-term capabilities of 5G Advanced that can enable operators to move beyond traditional mobile broadband offerings
• Information and insights that telecoms operators can use when formulating their 5G Advanced roadmaps
• A summary of 5G Advanced R&D trends