Although the COVID-19 pandemic brought some disruption to wireless operator rollouts, the race to 5G has not slowed down. According to a Q1 global market study by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 158 local operators now run active 5G networks in 67 markets across the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia. Compared to Q1 of 2020, the number of active 5G networks has increased by nearly 70% as of March 2021 during a year when many operators had to delay their infrastructure improvements.

Read more: Rethinking your 5G infrastructure expansion

The 15th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, one of the most anticipated and largest ICT events in the industry, was successfully held in a hybrid format, welcoming hundreds of distinguished guests physically and virtually at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City on December 8, 2021.

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The annual Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit is back in its 15th edition today at InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City, UAE. The Summit will be both physical and virtual which will allow panelists to join the on-site panel discussions from anywhere in the world and people can also attend online at their convenience.

Read more: The 15th Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit: Reunited in hybrid!

The history of telecommunications has been marked by major technological leaps that have altered our lives in profound ways. The next generation of connectivity may be the most consequential yet, as a convergence of related technologies propels 5G to the heart of a global digital revolution.     

Read more: How 5G can deliver on its immense promise

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