The buzz surrounding 5G is undeniable, with the new network technology seeing faster adoption than any before it. A new whitepaper jointly released by Counterpoint Research and fastest-growing smartphone brand realme today predicts that one out of every two smartphones will support 5G by the end of next year.
Titled as “Making 5G Global: Accessibility for All,” the paper looks at the regions, demographics, and brands currently leading 5G mobile phone adoption as well as the price points and specifications consumers are demanding. It concludes that while 5G uptake is currently concentrated in developed markets (including China), uncompromising younger consumers in emerging markets will be the ones to push adoption into the global mainstream.
5G smartphone adoption is currently concentrated in digitally developed regions, but emerging markets are primed to make their mark
In key digitally developed markers, such as China, the US and Europe, 5G technology has already enjoyed…