What is a 5G Ecosystem

The emergence of 5G technology heralds a new era of possibilities. With speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G, along with ultra-low latency and remarkable capacity, 5G can accommodate a massive number of devices connecting to the network simultaneously. This impressive capacity provides the fast and reliable connections required to support new and innovative use cases in manufacturing, transportation, energy, agriculture and healthcare.

Despite rapid adoption of 5G by consumers, particularly in the U.S. where one in three adults has an active 5G device, communication service providers (CSPs) are struggling to achieve a significant return on their massive investment in 5G infrastructure. To monetize 5G effectively, CSPs must shift their business model to focus on enterprises. According to TM Forum's annual telco revenue growth report, B2B revenues are growing faster (5.6%) than B2C (1.6%). To thrive in the 5G era, CSPs must transform into techcos, partnering with enterprise businesses to develop new products and services. To successfully transition from telcos to techcos, CSPs must fully utilize the technologies and technology providers within the 5G ecosystem.

The 5G ecosystem is a complex network of interconnected technologies and vendors working together to make 5G technology successful. The 5G ecosystem includes 5G network technology and the entire environment that allows 5G to deliver its full potential.