Fifth generation (5G) mobile communication is just around the corner and its imminent arrival has the potential to change everything. 5G is not just a step up in speed as we have seen in previous iterations, it is a bigger step and one that will elevate the game changing and ubiquitous technologies of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). These changes will impact personal communication and media consumption but also industry, transport, buildings, cities and so much more, all around the world. 5G pilot projects are well underway. The first 5G networks offering Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) broadband are set to go live in the US, although Japan and South Korea will soon take much bigger steps into this new era of mobile communication. While in China, the sheer amount of capital invested in Chinese network infrastructure suggests that they will likely become the world leader for 5G as soon as next year. Europe, meanwhile, lags […]