Why Operators are Investing in 5G--and Where We'll See the Cash Flow

CAMPBELL, Calif., Dec. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Experts has analyzed five 5G investment scenarios: three turn a neat profit, one is marginal, and the fifth isn't so promising. In this year's 5G Business Case Report, Mobile Experts replicates the analysis done by major 5G mobile operators, in two major steps:

1. Mobile Experts calculated the capacity required to keep up with demand in each scenario.  Complex networks are broken into segments such as Dense Urban, Urban, Suburban, and Rural sections to accurately reflect the different 5G investment strategies in each area.
2. Then, Mobile Experts calculated the CAPEX and ongoing OPEX for the network, accounting for new 5G equipment as well as upgrades to LTE, including CBRS, LAA, and ongoing operational costs.
3. Finally, Mobile Experts compared the 5G investment scenario to a "do-nothing" scenario in which an operator tries to satisfy customers with upgrades to the LTE network only.   This clearly illustrates the impact of the 5G investment.

This report dives deep into the 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) case by taking a closer look at delivering fixed wireless services using millimeter wave in urban environments and 5G fixed wireless service using the C-band in rural environments.

Mobile Experts also examines a leading North American mobile operator, with a detailed model of data demand vs. capacity in all existing frequency bands, plus CBRS, LAA, 3.7 GHz C-band, and mm-wave investments.   

Another case looks at the 'New T-Mobile' with combined assets of T-Mobile and Sprint to see how they would be likely to deploy 5G across the different urban morphology based on estimated demand projections.    

Finally, the analysts also included a European tier-one operator, examining the nuances of the European market for spectrum availability, demand growth, and ongoing revenue potential.

This research depends heavily on the technical work that Mobile Experts has published earlier in the year in the 5G Broadband market research.  Based on field trial data and expected availability of devices, Mobile Experts has thoroughly investigated the technical feasibility of these networks and we have included real-world technical limitations in the business case analysis.

"This year, we've included a European operator in order to analyze why 5G investments in Europe will lag behind other developed markets in North America and Asia-Pacific. This scenario, as well as the others presented in this report, highlight why operators are investing in 5G, and where they may deploy 5G infrastructure, so the market can make educated marketing, production, and investment decisions going forward," commented Principal Analyst Joe Madden.

"The motivations behind 5G investments vary widely, according to operator and region," commented Principal Analyst Kyung Mun. "Certain situations warrant, even urgently require, 5G investment, to keep up with end-user demand. There are multi-faceted opportunities that will likely drive operators to adopt 5G more aggressively—but there are also situations in which it wouldn't be prudent."

Subscribers to Mobile Experts research will receive:

• Full access to the 26-page 5G Business Case report;
• 39 detailed charts and figures;
• The detailed Excel file with forecast data through 2023;
• Quarterly market share, pricing and shipment updates;
• Quarterly Expert  INSIGHT strategic reports;
• Access to the analysts behind the reports.

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About Mobile Experts Inc.:
Mobile Experts provides insightful market analysis for the mobile infrastructure and mobile handset markets.  Our analysts are true Experts, who remain focused on topics where each analyst has 20 years of experience or more.  Research topics center on technology introduction for radio frequency (RF) and communications innovation.  Recent publications focus on 5G Business Case, URLLC,CBRS, DAS, Big Picture IoT, RRH, LPWA, RFFE,  Cellular IoT, 5G Broadband, Fixed Wireless, Edge Computing, Macro Base Stations, Enterprise Mobile Infrastructure,  Smart Cities, GkM, Backhaul, CRAN/VRAN, Small Cells,Backhaul and Fronthaul,  and more.

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