EY Case Study

Mobile data demand is expanding exponentially, driven by the internet of things (IoT), machine-to-machine communication and mobile AI applications, then accelerated by 5G and other technologies. As a result, wireless connectivity is fast becoming one of the planet’s most valuable commodities.

But the current system for distributing capacity, which is based on spectrum auctions – the process by which specific radio frequencies are auctioned off to companies – is not equipped to handle the demands of this rapidly evolving, interconnected world. Network operators are chasing an ever-decreasing share of an increasingly saturated market and are losing revenue on significant unused capacity. Meanwhile, enterprises and governments face limited options for scalable, affordable connectivity.

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