Consumers in China most interested in 5G, Europe the least

An overview of consumers' planned adoption of 5G across major markets and regions.

Over two-thirds of consumers in China intend to upgrade to 5G, the highest share across 17 major markets, according to data from mobile industry association GSMA. Around 60% of consumers in South Korea, Argentina and Chile are also planning on upgrading.

In comparison, interest in 5G is far lower in major European markets – just one-fifth of consumers in the UK and Germany intend to upgrade. Japan and the Netherlands also show less interest in the new technology.

While some advertisers are planning to capitalise on 5G, possibly through greater emphasison video, differences in consumer interest...

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