As the widely renowned industry event, Mobile World Congress, or MWC, comes to a close, the technology and telecommunications industries now have a clearer picture of how the rest of 2022 will progress, including innovations, areas of focus, and new products that will shape product and service portfolios.
The Key Takeaways from MWC 22
Assessed below are Juniper Research’s top 5 takeaways from this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
- 5G Deployments Accelerating with an Eye on 6G Technologies
As 5G becomes an increasingly important technology that underpins operations, many announcements highlighted how the entire ecosystem will progress to target new revenue streams, whilst preparing for the formulation of 6G technologies.
- OpenRAN to Provide More Disruption to Operator Networks in 2022
OpenRAN has long been a topic of discussion for the telecommunications industry, however, with no defined standards forcing operators to implement it, progress has not reached the levels expected of it. However, this year, both NTT DOCOMO and Qualcomm announced solutions to support OpenRAN adoption within operator networks during this year’s MWC event.
- Private Network Solutions to Support New 5G Use Cases
Whilst LTE was the initial focus for private network deployments, the advent of 5G has significantly increased interest in the opportunities available for enterprises. Indeed, the ability to have more control over the network and its orchestration has left many IoT users attracted by the prospect of leveraging 5G for private networks.
- Launch of Rugged Devices to Support Expansion of Cellular IoT
This year’s announcements have built upon the expansion of 5G networks to provide rugged and reliable devices that suit the needs of a wide array of use cases within the Internet of Things. There is a clear focus on providing IoT solutions for a more comprehensive list of IoT use cases.
- Chipset Competition to Increase in 2022, as MediaTek Targets New Segments
Traditionally, Qualcomm and MediaTek have been regarded as the most significant players in the Android chipset market. However, announcements at MWC indicate increasing market competition in this area. Even with recent disruptions to supply chains, disruption to key components looks certain in 2022.
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