The 5G era of change for telcos
The telecoms industry, it is undeniable that 5G is one of the most exciting and influential technologies we have seen in recent years, bringing with it not only greatly improved data speeds and capacity, but also a host of new use cases never seen before.
But for society at large, including in the enterprise sector, 5G may have something of an identity crisis, often being conflated with the numerous alternative and complimentary connectivity technologies on the market today.
Indeed, as Dean Bubley, Founder and Director of Disruptive Analysis, points out, often when people talk about a ‘5G era’, they often are in fact talking about the wider connectivity ecosystem itself.
“Often when you speak to people about 5G, whether it’s in enterprise or government and policy makers… sometimes they use it as shorthand for ‘cool new wireless stuff’,” said Bubley, noting the wide array of communications technologies currently available…
Enterprise opportunities in the 5G era
The 5G era of change for telcos
The telecoms industry, it is undeniable that 5G is one of the most exciting and influential technologies we have seen in recent years, bringing with it not only greatly improved data speeds and capacity, but also a host of new use cases never seen before.
But for society at large, including in the enterprise sector, 5G may have something of an identity crisis, often being conflated with the numerous alternative and complimentary connectivity technologies on the market today.
Indeed, as Dean Bubley, Founder and Director of Disruptive Analysis, points out, often when people talk about a ‘5G era’, they often are in fact talking about the wider connectivity ecosystem itself.
“Often when you speak to people about 5G, whether it’s in enterprise or government and policy makers… sometimes they use it as shorthand for ‘cool new wireless stuff’,” said Bubley, noting the wide array of communications technologies currently available…
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Jangala is a not-for-profit startup that produces self-developed, accessible and portable Wi-Fi systems for use by communities in need of humanitarian assistance or broader development support. To date, we have provided internet access to over 50,000 people in refugee camps, schools and clinics across Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Europe. Our mission is to enable societies everywhere to meet the challenges of today and prepare for the uncertainties of tomorrow.
The internet is a fundamental part of modern life. However, 50% of the world’s population lack access to the internet, whilst also facing other challenges related to living in poverty, or as part of marginalised groups, or as a result of being forced to leave their homes. Our technology presents an innovative, feasible, and scalable solution to this digital divide. By enabling internet access for these groups, we aim to support the most marginalised members of the global community to build better futures for themselves. The need for this is only becoming more pressing as the number of people requiring humanitarian assistance has grown significantly in recent years …
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