HOW COMMUNICATION STANDARDS HAVE CHANGED THE WORLDExamples of things we take for granted today that cellular standards make possible:

Text messaging & mobilephone calls to nearlyanyone in the world

Sharing andstreaming music,pictures and video

Access to the internet

Music/podcast streaming

Mobile healthcareSharing health stats fromhealth tracking apps withdoctors to improve care

Mobile banking Quickly and safely performing transfersand checking our accounts, withouthaving to go to the bank

Social networks

News apps

E-ticketing and mobile boarding passes

Payment apps

Mobile games & much more

OVER 5bnUNIQUE MOBILESUBSCRIBERS IN THE WORLD TODAY

THE BENEFITS OF CELLULAR STANDARDSCellular communication standards - 2G, 3G,4G, and now 5G - are the blueprints for the complex radio system and networks through which your smartphone connects to the world.

This system has transformed the world overthe past 30 years. Your smartphone and allthe freedom and services you have at yourfingertips while on the move would not existwithout cellular standards.

3.6bnPEOPLE USE MOBILE INTERNET

BUT, REALLY, WE HAVE NOT YET IMAGINED ALL THE

CHANGES THAT THE 5TH GENERATION CELLULAR STANDARDS WILL BRING

TO OUR SOCIETY!

9.1bnIOT CONNECTIONSTODAY

IOT CONNECTIONSEXPECTED IN 2025

25.2bn

HOW 5G WILL MAKE OUR WORLD BETTER CONNECTED

Agriculture• Environment and soil sensors• Farmers can monitor crops and livestock remotely and in real time

Smart cities• Utilities• Traffic management

Health• Mobile heart monitors, remote surgery• First aid support delivered by emergency drones

Cell towers

More efficient data storage centres

Consumer electronics• Smart wearables• Augmented & virtual reality devices

Smart factories• Cutting cords• Improving efficiency

Mobile shoppingImproved energy efficiency

Home• Connected home appliances• 5G’s increased bandwith is needed to enable the mass device connectivity needed for the Internet of Things

Transport• Connected and autonomous vehicles• 5G’s low latency and stable connections are needed to ensure road safety and reliability

An initiative supported by IP Europe