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Playground - Issue Briefing: 5G - English

The fast, intelligent internet connectivity enabled by 5G technology is expected to create about $13.1 trillion in global economic value by 2035. Greater cooperation is needed to foster deployment; when used to power the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and big data, 5G can deliver significant social value. While several countries have initiated roadmaps for 5G rollout, others are falling behind - partly due to the lack of alignment among policy-makers, regulators and the private sector. This session will answer some of your biggest questions around 5G and explore what is needed for a smooth rollout of this technology around the world.

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