The Fifth Generation (5G) is hitting the
typical fast: According to a GSA report, around 70 countries had 5G networks as
of June 2022, up from just 38 in mid-2020. Approximately 15 more have had 5G
mobile technology deployed in part.
It is expected that 5G will reach 1
billion users this year after just in 3.5 years in use, compared with 4 years
for 4G and 12 years for 3G. GCC to have the second-highest number of 5G mobile
subscribers by 2026; 5G users will account for 73 per cent of all mobile
subscriptions in the Gulf region within the next five years, the second-highest
in the world after North America where the adoption rate will be 84 per cent.
The Gulf region will have 62 million 5G
mobile subscribers by 2026 and is emerging as one of the most “diverse and
advanced” markets in the adoption of fifth-generation cellular wireless
networks. The Americas and Europe are on the forefront of 5G implementation,
according to dailythedestination.
Pakistan is a growing economy, more and
more of its online population is also increasing in order to access the myriad
benefits that it can provide. 5G technology is 100 times faster than 4G and
will make life that much better for its users. Time is money, and of course,
more time saved, and more ease of use equates to more money being saved. As
such, Pakistan must complete the transition from 4G to 5G as soon as is
practically possible for the benefit of the Pakistani people as a whole. But
there are several reasons that Pakistan is nowhere near adopting 5G technology
and Pakistan will have to face a $3 Billion loss over non-auctioning of 5G this
year.
The delay of 5G in many countries is due
to US pressure to ban on Chinese 5G suppliers which offer economical cost for
5G. As per Reuters, Europe’s 5G cost $62 billion more due to Chinese vendors
banned. The 55-billion-euro estimate reflects the total additional costs
implied by a full ban on purchases from Chinese 5G suppliers for the roll out
of 5G networks in Europe. The same could be happened in Jordan where the
government still to decide about Chinese 5G suppliers, however Jordan
Intelligence Department could face a pressure of USA for banning the Chinese 5G
Suppliers. The intelligence already requested operators not to choose Chinese
Suppliers in 5G projects and operators are facing huge cost pressures, as
stated by an unnamed manager of Jordanian operators. Experts say expanding 5G
will boost Jordan and regional economies. India has begun to phase out the use
of Chinese 5G suppliers’ equipment’s in future projects, and is reportedly
weighing a formal ban; thus, entering into high cost.
Still, others have chosen to use Chinese
5G suppliers’ competitors without taking a public stance against the company.
The largest telecommunications firms in Australia have all contracted with
other companies to build their 5G networks at huge higher costs with direct
effect on the users.
With the launch of 5G technology,
Pakistan can potentially bring in a much needed economic revolution as these
can be game-changers for a developing country which can turn itself into an IT-based
knowledge economy. There is no reason for Pakistan to miss out on the benefits
of 5G mobile networks. It is of diligent importance that this technology can
accelerate a country’s development; with an economical cost of 5G without
having financial impact on people.
