The roll-out of 5G network technology will boost the global economy by €1.1trn in the next decade and bring major benefits to key sectors of the Irish economy, according to a new report by PWC. A major impact will come due to increased numbers of staff working remotely, where 5G capability could prove a major advantage for organisations. Remote workers with 5G handsets could bypass patchy and unreliable fixed-line broadband networks that have become congested due to unprecedented demands of working from home and remote education. "The proliferation of new devices with 5G connectivity during the pandemic has a knock-on effect for workers and service providers," said Neil Redmond of PWC. "For example, the new normal of working from home may see more remote workers exceed download allowances.

Source: Irish Independent March 22, 2021 02:37 UTC