A new research from Strategy Analytics shows that 45 million PCs and tablets globally will incorporate 5G connectivity by 2023.
According to the report, the 5G era will provide mobile operators a fresh chance to communicate the advantages and new use cases of high-speed cellular connectivity with consumers, a much needed conversation to bring more devices onto these more efficient networks and to make good on the massive 5G investment. Mobile operators will also have a chance to reevaluate their pricing and data plans with consumers to make a better case for 5G service on a multitude of devices beyond the smartphone.
The report’s forecasts also indicate that:
- The majority of 5G computing devices will be Tablets and Detachable 2-in-1s
- Asia-Pacific will account for more than 40% of 5G devices in use, North America 29% and Western Europe 21% (2023 projections)
- Global annual sales of 5G computing devices will grow at a CAGR of 216% between 2019 and 2023
Eric Smith, Directir, Connected Computing Devices, Strategy Analytics
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