2023 Research Themes

Topics shaping the industry and driving our focus

DATE

December 2022

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Pablo Iacopino, Head of Research and Commercial Content
Peter Jarich, Head of GSMA Intelligence
 Introduction: behind our 2023 themes

Scope 2023 Themes What’s ahead?

Building on the research The 2023 research The themes set the
delivered in 2022, this themes address the key direction of our 2023
document outlines the trends and questions Research Agenda and will
key industry themes set shaping the evolution of be addressed throughout
to shape the industry the telecoms ecosystem the year by means of
and drive the GSMA in 2023 and beyond, and reports, blogs, webinars,
Intelligence research what they mean for presentations, infographics
agenda in 2023. players across the and briefings with
industry. clients.
 2023 Research Themes

Operator growth strategies 5G acceleration in the

in the digital era consumer market and for FWA
Together with connectivity and Monetisation routes
beyond connectivity Scaling adoption to 1.5 billion users

The next wave of telco The rise of digital industries The changing shape of
network transformation and the B2B opportunity digital entertainment
Strategy and technology priorities The role of enabling technologies Gaming is the new video
Balancing investments and returns The challenge of scaling deployments Immersive is the new end game

A new value story The emerging Spectrum for growth

for devices metaverse in practice and impact
Hardware innovation and digital services From hype to reality Optimising the use of spectrum to
in support of incremental value Preparing for the next big thing deliver its full potential

The unique value of mobile for The sustainability imperative

socioeconomic development in full force
Reducing the internet usage gap Advancing network and device sustainability
Driving social and economic impact The rise of the circular economy
 Operator growth strategies in the digital era
Together with connectivity and beyond connectivity

Operator strategies continue to evolve in the digital era as the

telecoms industry seeks to capture new growth opportunities in Key 2022 research
the consumer and enterprise markets. Assessing operator • The future of telco retail: towards an omnichannel world
innovation and achievements is more important than ever before. • Operator retail strategies for stores, omnichannel and devices: key survey findings
• Gaming is the new video: gamers’ behaviour and operator opportunity
There is no ‘one size fits all’ in terms of revenue growth strategy. • The growing e-sports business: operators look for skin in the game
Most operators are focusing on enhanced connectivity (mobile • FMC: Europe continues to lead as operators seek new growth beyond quad play
and fixed) to provide incremental value to customers. A range of • 5G for the enterprise: headway, hurdles and the horizon for operators
major operators are pursuing both enhanced connectivity and • The edge opportunity in the enterprise market: progress, challenges and future outlook
diversification strategies, with non-connectivity services (a • The changing shape of smart cities: new trends and new roles for operators
growing and diverse range of B2B and B2C services) now a key
component of their growth stories (24% contribution to total Topics driving our 2023 deliverables
revenues in 2020 – on average for major operators). For most of
the diversified operators, enhanced connectivity is a key enabler • Business trajectories: operator revenue performance (overall and by category of
of progress beyond connectivity. service) and main drivers of growth
• Innovation in digital services: together with connectivity (mobile and fixed) and
Building on our operator revenue/service diversification research beyond connectivity
and longstanding relationships with operators, we will look at how
• Business success beyond connectivity: speed of revenue growth, operators and
operators are reshaping their growth strategies, their
services leading the way
achievements, the role of enhanced connectivity to accelerate
growth in B2B and B2C digital services, and new trends in business • Operators in B2C: revenue growth, non-connectivity services driving progress, strategic
objectives and value propositions, the role and value of enhanced connectivity
models and organisational structures. Our recently launched
operator case study series provides a concise and consistent way • Operators in B2B: revenue growth, non-connectivity services driving progress, strategic
to shine some light on operator strategies and business models, as objectives and value propositions, what is needed to accelerate future growth
well as how they are launching new services. • Beyond services: new trends in operator business models, main changes in
organisational structures
 5G acceleration in the consumer market and for FWA
Monetisation routes and scaling adoption to 1.5 billion users

2022 has confirmed that the rollout and adoption of 5G has been
faster than that of previous network generations, with ecosystem Key 2022 research
support key across areas such as global standards, devices and • 5G in Context: Data-driven insight into areas influential to the development of 5G (quarterly series)
spectrum. As of September 2022, 205 operators in 79 markets • 5G in the consumer market: the growth and monetisation story
had launched mobile 5G services, with consumer adoption set to • How much more are consumers willing to pay for 5G?
reach the 1 billion user milestone at the end of 2022. Meanwhile, • 5G device evolution and outlook: the search for a spark
momentum for 5G FWA is building, with 84 5G FWA service • 5G FWA: assessing trends, rollout and adoption
providers across 44 markets as of September 2022. • The 5G FWA opportunity: series highlights
• 5G FWA in action
New milestones are expected to be reached in 2023. Some 30 • FWA leads the way in consumer interest in 5G use cases
new markets will launch 5G mobile services; many of these will be
developing markets across Africa and Asia, making 5G a truly
Topics driving our 2023 deliverables
global trend. 5G adoption will scale from 1.0 to 1.5 billion users,
making monetisation a global imperative. 5G FWA connections • 5G user behaviour: satisfaction/dissatisfaction with 5G experiences, willingness to pay
will almost double, though from a small base, with an more for 5G subscriptions, interest in 5G use cases and 5G bundles
acceleration in subscriber net adds. • Transition from 1.0 to 1.5 billion 5G users: countries driving the next wave of users,
what makes the new wave of 5G adopters different to the early adopters
Building on our granular, continuous coverage of 5G deployments
• Consumer 5G monetisation: operators, markets and use cases leading the way, the
(including network launches for mobile and FWA; SA and NSA
challenge of turning higher data traffic into higher ARPU
rollouts; and spectrum assignments), we will look at how the
industry will scale 5G adoption, what monetisation looks like, and • 5G consumer devices (smartphones and beyond): new trends in device availability,
device progress. Assessing the behaviour of 5G users through our pricing and innovation
global consumer survey will also be key; as adoption scales, we • 5G FWA: household adoption, operators and markets leading the way, rollout
will analyse what makes the new wave of 5G users different to challenges and economics, operator value propositions
the early adopters – and the impact on data traffic and ARPU • FMC: impact of 5G and the shifts in the fixed broadband access technology mix on the
levels. outlook for convergence and bundling
 The next wave of telco network transformation
Strategy and technology priorities, and balancing investments and returns

Network innovation has always been a major force driving growth

in the telecoms industry. The global commercialisation of 5G Key 2022 research
continues to drive network transformation strategies and • Network Transformation 2022
decisions, in support of evolving enterprise and consumer • Operators in Focus: Network Transformation Survey Dashboard 2022
businesses. Now that early 5G technology has matured, operators • Open RAN security: what worries operators the most?
are also beginning to look at what comes next, including 5G- • 5G-Advanced: the near-term remedy to 6G hype
Advanced and 6G. Meanwhile, new market demand is focusing on • The green generation: bridging 5G and 6G
energy efficiency and network security. • Building on 10 years of VoLTE
• Reading between the lines: the changing mix of fixed broadband access technologies
Momentum for new network technologies including vRAN, open • The fibre rush: altnets make a push for further growth
RAN, edge networking and private networks is also growing, with
vendors increasingly vocal. This brings new opportunities but also
Topics driving our 2023 deliverables
challenges as operators’ budgets for network investments are not
infinite. Determining priorities and balancing them with resources • Network transformation: changing operator agendas, network strategies and spending
is key. Beyond mobile, the fixed broadband access technology mix plans, network supplier and technology priorities
continues to change, with an acceleration of fibre rollout, 5G FWA • Strategies, priorities and RoI: comparison of new network capabilities and models
network launches, and satellite deployments in rural areas to help (cloud, edge, vRAN, openness, automation, private networks and beyond)
address network gaps.
• 5G SA rollout: timelines and impact on operator RAN and core network investments,
global capex and regional pacing
Building on our primary and secondary research on 5G and
network transformation, we will look at the rollout of 5G SA, the • The three S’s: sustainability, security and spectrum in future networks, where
path to 5G-Advanced, the strategy and technology priorities that operators are paying attention against a backdrop of growing demand
will drive operator network agendas in 2023. We will examine how • Beyond 5G: the path to 5G-Advanced and 6G, industry expectations around new
operators will balance investments and returns and the impact of features, timelines and operator/vendor messaging
the three S’s (sustainability, security and spectrum) in future • Fixed broadband networks: shifts in the access technology mix, acceleration of fibre
networks technologies. rollout, 5G FWA deployments, cable upgrades, and satellite in rural areas
 The rise of digital industries and the B2B opportunity
The role of enabling technologies and the challenge of scaling deployments

Enterprises are increasingly adopting technologies such as 5G, cloud,

edge, security, AI and IoT to advance their digital transformation – a Key 2022 research
trend accelerated by Covid-19. Beyond the shock of the pandemic, • 5G for the enterprise: headway, hurdles and the horizon for operators
they are also facing new external pressures such as disruption to • Radar: Digital transformation in a post-pandemic future
supply chains, rising energy costs, new work patterns and • The edge opportunity in the enterprise market: progress, challenges and future outlook
compliance with sustainability targets. Digital technologies are • Hyperscalers get serious about private 5G
helping address such challenges. In 2022, we saw important • The changing shape of smart cities: new trends and new roles for operators
digitisation developments across all vertical sectors. 2023 will take • Mobile operators look to the skies with connected UAV opportunity
these even further, with a growing shift from single initiatives to • Network slicing: assessing the gap between enterprise expectations and operator deployments
• Visualising the emerging enterprise metaverse space
sector-wide deployments – a key prerequisite to realising the real
vision of digital industries.
Topics driving our 2023 deliverables
Digital transformation of vertical sectors is the biggest catalyst for
the B2B opportunity. Unsurprisingly, operators, network vendors, • Digital transformation of vertical industries: enterprise needs, challenges, outlook by
hyperscalers and tech specialists are all seeking to monetise it vertical industry, focus on certain technologies or verticals (e.g. drones)
through service innovation and partnerships. For operators, in turn, • Enterprise 5G: market landscape, competition and partnerships, key stakeholders in
B2B is the main driver of revenue growth (30% contribution to total focus (operators, vendors, hyperscalers, end-user enterprises)
revenues in 2020, on average for major operators), with further
• Operator enterprise business: growth, strategic objectives and propositions, the value
potential going forward as enterprise digitisation scales.
of 5G SA, IoT, cloud, edge, security and private networks to unlock the B2B opportunity
Building on our primary and secondary research on IoT and the • Private wireless networks: state of deployments, verticals leading the way, operator
wider enterprise space, we will look at the digital transformation of strategies, competitive dynamics (e.g. operators, hyperscalers, network vendors)
verticals across multiple areas: enterprise demand, the role of • IoT: market size and outlook, new trends and drivers, operator strategies and plans,
enabling technologies, the opportunities/challenges for B2B the role of new enabling technologies (e.g. RedCap, eSIM, iSIM, ambient IoT)
monetisation, the rise of private networks, the early days of the • Enterprise metaverse: applications and their fit with enterprise settings, the role of
enterprise metaverse, and competition/collaboration dynamics. mobile networks and connected devices
 The changing shape of digital entertainment
Gaming is the new video; immersive is the new end game

Digital entertainment is a popular pastime for people of all ages,

with 50–60% of adults (across major markets) engaging weekly with Key 2022 research
video, gaming and music content through their phones. The sector • Pay TV in flux: consumer behaviour, competitive dynamics and future trends
is undergoing significant transformation driven by technology • Gaming is the new video: gamers’ behaviour and operator opportunity
advancements and shifting consumer behaviour (the advent of • Consumers in Focus: Gaming Behaviour Survey Dashboard 2022
mobile and on-demand as the leading platform for consumption). • The growing e-sports business: operators look for skin in the game
New business models are emerging (e.g. subscription models for • Fixed and Pay-TV Markets, Q2 2022: developments and future outlook (quarterly series)
gaming) or returning in vogue (e.g. ad-supported video streaming). • Advertising-supported video streaming emerges from the shadow of SVOD
More immersive devices and content formats are making inroads in • Blockchain in media and entertainment: a promising future with challenges along the way
• IBC 2022 takeaways: five media developments to note, from the studio to the cloud
the XR world and in the build up to the metaverse.

While developments span all areas of digital entertainment, gaming

Topics driving our 2023 deliverables
is the leading area of innovation. M&A is on the rise, reshaping
competition and consumer offerings. As the video streaming • Gaming and e-sports: consumer behaviour, new trends and developments, competitive
market approaches saturation, ecosystem focus is shifting to dynamics, emerging business models, operator routes to gaming and e-sports
gaming as a new area of growth. Operators are increasingly • Traditional pay TV versus video streaming: competitive dynamics and impact on
involved, seeking to monetise the transformation of gaming via B2C market shares, new video content formats, new business models
and B2B routes.
• Immersive reality: state of devices, content and platforms, impact on data traffic, the
challenge of scaling XR adoption beyond tech-savvy customers, operator involvement
Building on our global consumer survey and the analysis of the
strategies of major players in the sector, we will look at how the • 5G impact: the role of 5G to drive greater consumer engagement with digital
consumer behaviour for video and gaming is evolving, the impact of entertainment and to enable new or enhanced B2C and B2B2C customer experiences
5G on consumption and user experience, the implementation of AI, • Cloud, AI and blockchain: deployments and impact across the digital entertainment
blockchain and cloud, and the role of digital entertainment in the value chain, companies driving progress and investments
build up to the metaverse. We will look at the competitive dynamics • Digital entertainment in the metaverse: what changes, what makes the user
and monetisation routes for the industry. experience different, drivers and enabling technologies
 A new value story for devices
Hardware innovation and digital services in support of incremental value

2022 was a tough year for smartphone sales with reduced volumes
compared to 2021. As supply-chain issues, geopolitical tensions Key 2022 research
and rising inflation are still ongoing, sales are not expected to • Smartphones and beyond: device innovation continues but incremental value lies in digital services
recover before H2 2023. Nevertheless, innovation continues, • Consumers in Focus: Devices and Services Behaviour Survey Dashboard 2022
including new 5G and eSIM capabilities (e.g. eSIM-only phones), • 5G device evolution and outlook: the search for a spark
foldable designs and breakthroughs in some of the features that • eSIM: market progress, consumer behaviour and adoption to 2030
consumers value the most including camera and battery quality. • eSIM vendors in focus: crucial calls to action to accelerate consumer adoption
These trends will be even more important in 2023 as vendors look • The outlook for smartphone retail: do the stores align for operators and consumers?
to take advantage of the recovery of smartphone sales. • New ways of working: what hybrid work means for connectivity, security and devices
• Satellite 2.0: going direct to device
Hardware innovation is important (and will continue at a sound
pace) but the value for consumers will increasingly lie in two areas
Topics driving our 2023 deliverables
beyond the smartphone itself: smartphones as a central control
platform for other devices (e.g. smartwatches and smart TVs) and • Consumer behaviour: the smartphone features consumers value the most, device
as the platform most frequently used for digital entertainment and replacements drivers, loyalty to brands, sales channel preferences
services. New developments in such areas will be key to building a • Smartphone value: hardware innovation drivers, the value of smartphones beyond the
new value story for smartphones. device itself (central platform for other devices and for digital entertainment/services)
• Digital services: the smartphone services most used, usage segmentation by age,
Building on our global consumer survey and device research, we
incremental value drivers, opportunity for operators
will look at how the consumer behaviour for devices
(smartphones, wearables, smart home and beyond) and digital • Beyond smartphones: wearables renaissance driven by health/fitness, smart TV as the
services is evolving, the changes in retail purchase habits, and the new big-tech battleground, immersive reality devices for gaming and the metaverse
drivers of incremental value for consumers and the industry. We • 5G devices (smartphones, FWA equipment and beyond): new trends in device
will also assess the impact of 5G on device and service innovation, availability, pricing, innovation, D2D
and the opportunities and challenges from the market transition to • eSIM: state of the consumer market (device and service commercialisation), the
eSIM. acceleration effect of eSIM-only phones, consumer behaviour, future adoption
 The emerging metaverse in practice
From hype to reality, and preparing for the next big thing

The metaverse is in its early days (still lacking a universal

definition), but the pace of metaverse-related developments and Key 2022 research
announcements has accelerated in the last six months. These • Visualising the emerging enterprise metaverse space
developments span areas including standards, devices, platforms • Metaverse developments and use cases redefine the retail experience
and content. The metaverse will likely develop in waves over the • Exploring the metaverse and the digital future
next 5 to 10 years. Because of its immersive nature, gaming will be • Stepping into the metaverse: opportunities and challenges in the future digital reality
a foundational use case, but over time the metaverse will be much • Video, gaming and the metaverse: how AI is helping transform media and entertainment
more than gaming, with use cases spanning consumer and • Telefónica Spain: Digital Home innovation takes FMC to the next level while paving the way for the
emerging metaverse experience
enterprise markets. Many industries are already devising their
• Blockchain in media and entertainment: a promising future with challenges along the way
plans for the metaverse.

While major tech companies get the most attention, a few

Topics driving our 2023 deliverables
operators are making inroads in the metaverse, with SK Telecom,
for example, adopting an international strategy. Our research • Metaverse drivers: technology enablers, competitive dynamics, standards and
shows that for most operators the metaverse is not part of their interoperability, government initiatives, policy and regulation
strategies for the time being as it is unclear whether there is a • Waves of deployment: how the metaverse will develop over the next 10 years, what
business opportunity. That is understandable (and may change in makes each phase different, opportunities and challenges
the future), but 5% claim they have already defined a strategy. All
• Consumer versus enterprise metaverse: similarities and dissimilarities, stages of
eyes in 2023 will be on them and the progress they make.
adoption, companies and use cases leading the way
Building on our secondary and primary research on the metaverse, • Consumers in the metaverse: awareness and expectations, benefits, who the first
we will look at how the metaverse will gradually turn from hype to consumers in the metaverse are and what they will do, monetisation routes
reality, assessing the new developments in devices, platforms and • Enterprises in the metaverse: benefits and vertical sectors benefiting the most, what is
content, and the future outlook for consumer and enterprise use needed to make it a reality, monetisation routes
cases. We will assess the opportunity and monetisation routes for • Operators in the metaverse: who is doing what, what they think about the opportunity,
operators. how they are defining their strategies, monetisation routes
 Spectrum for growth and impact
Optimising the use of spectrum to deliver its full potential

5G spectrum assignments have accelerated during 2021-2022, with

mid-band frequencies leading the way. At the end of September, Key 2022 research
over 230 operators in 69 countries had received spectrum for 5G • Spectrum Navigator, Q3 2022: new insights and trends to watch (quarterly series)
use. This trend is set to continue in 2023. As 5G adoption scales, • Maximising the socio-economic value of spectrum
spectrum migrations by way of sunsets and tech-neutral spectrum • Vision 2030: mmWave Spectrum Needs
awards will be key to ensuring availability of sufficient spectrum • The socioeconomic benefits of the 6 GHz band: considering licensed and unlicensed options
resources. At least 102 networks will be shut down during 2022- • The socio-economic benefits of mid-band 5G services
2025, of which 39 will be 2G networks and 63 will be 3G networks. • Spectrum leasing in the 5G era
• India's 5G auction becomes second-most costly in the C-band
As spectrum is a limited resource, maximising the use of spectrum • Mobile network sunset: trends, regional variations and implications for IoT
resources is central to expanding and upgrading mobile services, and
will be core to the success of 5G. Optimising the use of spectrum to
Topics driving our 2023 deliverables
deliver its full potential will be a focus in 2023 for the industry. From
a regulatory perspective, this may include a more rationale approach • 5G spectrum: new auctions and outcomes across low, mid and high frequency bands,
to spectrum pricing (balanced with obligations around coverage and pricing dynamics, new trends in spectrum assignments requirements
quality of service) and a more thoughtful approach towards • New spectrum models: sharing, new licence obligations, new assignment models, local
spectrum set-asides for verticals. WRC-23 will pave the way for the licensing, the optimal approach to assigning spectrum for enterprise verticals
5G and beyond spectrum outlook while setting the agenda for WRC-
• Effective spectrum management: efficient use of spectrum to maximise benefits to
27, offering glimpses into 6G spectrum considerations.
society, economic growth and climate change mitigation
Building on our granular spectrum data (Spectrum Navigator) and • mmWave spectrum: assignment, pricing, network launches, evolution of devices and
extensive spectrum research, we will examine the key trends services
shaping the spectrum landscape (e.g. new spectrum models, pricing, • Network sunsets and tech neutrality: state of 2G/3G sunsets, drivers, new trends,
network sunsets) and the implications for industry stakeholders. We regional approaches, implications for mobile services (e.g. VoLTE, tech neutrality)
will also look at policies for effective spectrum management and the • Future spectrum and WRC-23: what’s needed for IMT services, licensed/unlicensed
long-term outlook for spectrum, including WRC-23. balance in the 6GHz band, spectrum for 5G-Advanced and 6G
 The unique value of mobile for socioeconomic development
Reducing the internet usage gap, and driving social and economic impact

Mobile technology has been a key enabler of socioeconomic value

and developments for years, with the Covid-19 pandemic Key 2022 research
reinforcing the importance of connectivity. Across the world, 55% of • The State of Mobile Internet Connectivity 2022
the population was using mobile internet at the end of 2021. • 2022 Mobile Industry Impact Report: Sustainable Development Goals
Mobile is the primary – and in some cases only – way most people • Digital societies in Asia Pacific: progressing towards digital nations
in low- and middle-income countries access the internet, • 5G in Africa: realising the potential
particularly for women and those living in rural areas. • Making Digital Pakistan a reality
• India: on the road to a digital nation
With 95% of the world’s population covered by a mobile broadband • Mobile Economic Impact: India
network, addressing the usage gap – the 40% of the global • Building ecosystems: identifying tech start-up enablers in ASEAN
population covered by a mobile broadband network but not using
the internet – is the main challenge. Reducing the usage gap is key
Topics driving our 2023 deliverables
to closing the digital divide, as is understanding the extent of this
reality and the regional challenges. Industry stakeholders and • Mobile internet connectivity: industry progress on reducing the mobile broadband
governments are also increasingly looking at mobile technologies to usage gap, the drivers and the key barriers to mobile internet adoption and use
drive social and economic development, as demonstrated by the • Mobile in the digital economy: the role of enhanced mobile connectivity and 5G
rise of national digital transformation agendas. technologies to accelerate digital inclusion and drive economic impact
• Digital nations: progress in developing countries, the importance of digital
Building on our regular research on the state of mobile internet
infrastructure, digital governance and digital empowerment of citizens
connectivity and the socioeconomic impact of mobile, we will look
at industry progress with tackling the usage gap and with achieving • Policy and regulation: strategies to unlock investments and maximise the impact of
the SDGs, and the increasing value of mobile connectivity and 5G mobile for consumers, businesses and society
technologies to accelerate digital inclusion and drive socioeconomic • Investment gap: analysis of the market frontier and the financing gaps to achieve
impact. We will look at policy and regulatory strategies to address public policy ambitions (universal connectivity, 5G digital transformation)
investment gaps and maximise the impact of mobile for consumers, • Sustainable Development Goals: progress, the growing impact of mobile, the road
businesses and society. ahead to meet long-term goals
 The sustainability imperative in full force
Advancing network and device sustainability, and the rise of the circular economy

Momentum continues to build across the telecoms industry for

investments in sustainable technologies and a reduction in carbon Key 2022 research
emissions. Commitment rates to key international benchmarks have • The green generation: bridging 5G and 6G
increased; carbon-neutral targets are now embedded in operators • A blueprint for green networks
that account for 50% of global telecoms revenue, compared to only • Mission sustainable: 5G efficiencies and the green network
3% in 2020. Unsurprisingly, operator network investment priorities • The carbon-neutral mobile network
now feature sustainability as top of the agenda, even ahead of • Fixed on sustainability: broadband providers adopt a diverse approach
must-haves such as security. Beyond green networks, however, • Industry pathways to net zero – Decarbonisation in transport
sustainability developments increasingly involve devices, SIM cards, • Industry pathways to net zero – Decarbonisation in energy and utilities
• Industry pathways to net zero – Decarbonisation in manufacturing
data centres and beyond.

The use of mobile and digital technology is a key enabler of the

Topics driving our 2023 deliverables
decarbonisation transition, with operators, vendors and supporting
ecosystem partners playing a key role in the move to digital and • Energy efficiency: improvements across full network portfolios (mobile, fibre, data
low-carbon economies. Meanwhile, initiatives to support the centres), energy implications of shifting 4G and 5G workloads to the cloud and edge
circular economy are on the rise, and ESG propositions are top of • Future mobile networks: importance of energy efficiency being incorporated into the
the agenda for companies across all sectors of the economy. standards governing 5G-Advanced and 6G networks
• Enablement effect: mobile and digital technology implementation strategies to
Building on a history of research on green networks and our energy
decarbonise other industries
efficiency benchmarking work, we will look at progress with building
a sustainable industry, strategies to lower energy consumption using • Circular economy: monetisation paths and strategies in devices and networks,
digital technology and renewables, and the importance of energy partnership models needed to address the circular economy
efficiency being incorporated into the standards governing 5G- • Net zero: industry progress, outstanding questions and barriers that could hold back
Advanced and 6G networks. We will also look at what the rise of the progress towards net zero by 2050
circular economy and ESG propositions means for the telecoms • ESG: implications for telco operations and supply chain partners
industry.
 Where themes are reflected in our modules

Mobile Fixed,
IoT & Digital
Operators & TV & Spectrum
Enterprise Consumer
Networks Convergence

Operator growth strategies in the digital era

5G acceleration in the consumer market and for FWA

The next wave of telco network transformation

The rise of digital industries and the B2B opportunity

The changing shape of digital entertainment

A new value story for devices

The emerging metaverse in practice

Spectrum for growth and impact

The unique value of mobile for socioeconomic development

The sustainability imperative in full force

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