Our observer Ericsson explores what lies ahead for communications service providers as 5G and other industry-changing technologies emerge. In their latestMobility Report, they predict that:
• 5G subscriptions will reach 1.9 billion;
• 35% of traffic will be carried by 5G networks;
• up to 65% of the global population could be covered by this technology.
The #DA19eu was a great opportunity to showcase how digital is transforming our societies and economies, and how it can help bring positive change to our lives. Did you miss the event? See the highlights!
Our 3 main takeaways from the #EuroDIG2019 session on emerging technology and #HumanRights are:
▶️ #Europe has a clear advantage on #AI
▶️ A #multistakeholder model is needed to succeed
▶️ #Fragmentation hampers technological progress Link to tweet
#EDD19 @orangeafrica Laïla El Hankari insists on #connectivity & #energy to improve the livehood of rural communities in #Africa. Affordability of data packages & devices + innovative business models are also necessary for #SmartVillages to bridge the #digitalgap 🌍 #ThinkTwice Link to tweet
I welcome the re-opening of @TIM_Official office in Brussels. It’s recognition of the added value of Europe to #telecom sector -crucial to Europe, with jobs and investments. #DSM introduced new freedoms for citizens, now we must focus on investments in world class infrastructure. Link to tweet
Today, Norway signed the EU Declaration on linking #genomic databases across borders to improve understanding & prevention of disease, allowing for more personalised treatments, in particular for rare diseases, cancer & prevention of complex diseases http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEX-19-3033_en.htm…Link to tweet
With #IoT and #5G, #cybersecurity remains firmly on top of the telcos’ agenda. Proud to see that our @LiseFuhr has been re-elected as an @ecso_eu Board member for an additional 2 years. She will continue her work to support and advance Europe’s cyber #awarenessLink to tweet
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