• Largest 5G consumer study to date captures opinions equivalent to 1.3 billion consumers and 220 million 5G users
• 5G users spend more time with cloud gaming and AR, while 20 per cent have decreased usage of Wi-Fi on their phones at home and other locations after upgrading
• Seven-in-ten 5G users expect more innovative services and apps, with indoor coverage rated two times more important than speed or battery life for early adopters
Author: DigitalTimesNG
A new report by Salient Advisory calls for support to enable African healthtech innovators to accelerate impact and deliver at scale.
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