5G to Deliver an Enhanced Mobile Internet Experience

According to IHS Markit, 5G will come in two waves: first, sub-6GHz in 2017, followed by the real 5G at higher spectrum bands in 2020. Sub-6GHz spectrum is not new: it’s where existing wireless communications already coexist.

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How M2M and IoT Enable New Data Intensive Apps

According to the latest worldwide market study by Juniper Research, new in-vehicle infotainment services such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will generate large amounts of new cellular M2M data traffic. Over the next five years, these apps will account for up to 98 percent of all M2M data traffic.

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American Digital Advertising Spend will Surpass TV in 2016

American advertisers are flocking to digital marketing at the expense of traditional formats. But the latest data shows the shift accelerating faster than expected in the U.S. market. According to the eMarketer latest forecast, digital will overtake TV ad spending this year for the first time.

Source: eMarketer

Mobility as a Service Revenues will Reach $1 Trillion in 2030

According to the latest market study by ABI Research, global MaaS revenues will exceed $1 trillion by 2030. The anticipated impact on traditional transportation modes — such as car ownership, buses, trains, taxis, and rental cars — is causing a reevaluation of the economic foundation for legacy transportation companies.

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Why Much Lower Prices will Drive Global Smartphone Upside

IDC analysts believe that as phablets gain in popularity, they expect to see vendors further expanding their portfolio of large-screened devices, but at much more affordable price points — compared to market leaders Samsung and Apple.

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Global Mobile Data Revenue will Reach $600 Billion by 2020

Mobile data revenue accounted for almost half of the total mobile network operator revenue globally in 2015 and will grow at an annual rate of 7% to exceed $600 billion by the end of 2020, according to the latest study by Pyramid Research.

Source: Pyramid Research

Why the Internet of Things will Drive Most 5G Use Cases

A variety of industries will drive new Internet of Things (IoT) related applications, and consequently 5G networks should be designed to enable vast IoT device connectivity.

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