5G technology makes sure nobody gets left behind

In the last 5 years, global access to the internet has grown from 17% to 50% and 5G sets to increase that further.¹ Fair and equal access to the internet has become the backbone of equality as it increases inroads to public services, asset management, business and education opportunities and communication and leisure. Without fast, consistent access to these services, the gap between rural and urban progress, as well as developed and developing country growth, would widen each year.

To achieve human equality, we must first achieve equality in access to online services. As developed countries progress to IoT-powered industries and AI decision-making, developing countries are struggling to stay connected.

That’s where 5G comes in.

Through technologies like the GSMA Open Gateway Framework, 5G can provide universal access to operator networks for developers. Increasing access to operators, in turn, increases access to people in all regions.

This framework means that technology advancements can happen at the same pace in city and remote settings using 5G. People previously on slow connections are now able to access emerging technologies such as Web3, metaverse and 3D communications.

This innovation potential is not limited by location. Using Singtel Paragon and the GSMA Open Gateway to power APIs, businesses in all regions can access things like autonomous vehicles supported by Edge Site Selection and Routing API, as well as fleet management and incident reporting with Verify Location API.

5G’s ability to create greater equity is already happening in Singapore. The city-state was the world’s first country to have full 5G access meaning it was the only country offering all citizens access to the network.

For businesses with digital services, that means all potential customers can experience the full speed and capabilities of the product without needing to create a design for low-bandwidth users. The ultra-low latency, faster upload speeds and more secure technology means customers receive a more uniform experience no matter where they are.

It is this increased access that indicates the 5G FWA market is likely to grow at an annual rate of approximately 84% until 2025, eventually becoming a $40+ billion market.⁵

Adopting 5G technologies to deliver essential and public services means more people will access more of what they need. For businesses, they can ensure the widest possible reach for the products that make a difference to people’s lives.

Choosing Singtel 5G to power digital products and services gives a fairer, better experience for customers and partners. Talk to us to power your products: