Juniper Research: 5G will account for 77% of operator revenue by 2026

Analysts from Juniper Research forecast that 5G will account for 77 percent of global operator revenues by 2026.

The analysts found that 5G service revenue will reach $600 billion by 2026.

Despite the ongoing chip shortage, Juniper claims that 5G adoption has been driven by strong uptake of capable devices and “attractive” subscription pricing models.

Charles Bowman, co-author of the research, commented:

“Device vendors are capitalising on...

Nokia CEO sets out restructuring after shares plunge 17 percent

Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark has set out his restructuring plans after poor comparative results to Ericsson tanked the company’s shares.

“Our industry is undergoing profound changes. Industrial automation and digitalisation are increasing customer demand for high-performance networks, with a trend towards open interfaces, virtualisation, and cloud-native software,” said Lundmark.

“As we work to renew our strategy, we will ensure we are well-positioned to leverage...