Five changes that 5G will bring to operators

There is no doubt that several operators are actively planning 5G and will not dare to neglect it. If conditions are available, they will go ahead. If conditions are not available, they will create them and go ahead.

Since the formation of a competitive landscape in the telecommunications industry in the 2G era, the fight between operators has never stopped, whether it is two, three, five, then three, or four in the future. Even if they are criticized for industry monopoly, they still fight to the death without changing their original intention.

However, changes are also ongoing. How will the operator industry change from 4G to 5G?

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1. 5G+ replaces Internet+, and operators have the right to speak

The Internet+ that was so popular in the past few years will obviously change in the 5G era, because 5G belongs to the interconnection of all things, and the Internet of Things will definitely be popular. The large-traffic flooding connection mode of Internet+ is outdated. Driven by this situation, operators can finally proudly say "5G+", which is called the nth power of 5G in the words of China Unicom.

The main body of Internet+ is the Internet, which uses capital, traffic and technology to add empowerment. In the 5G era, operators also need to use capital, networks and technology to empower, hoping to regain the dominant position. Of course, the technical capabilities of operators are particularly important here. With the current salary level, it is probably difficult to recruit or retain senior technical talents. In this way, everything will become empty talk.

2. Video social networking will replace text and voice social networking, and operators cannot afford to lose

The mode of social interaction is about to change, from making phone calls in the 2G era, to sending text messages, and now video calls. In short, video social interaction will definitely become popular. However, we are still unable to clearly explain what kind of social application is based on video technology.

Operators must regain dominance in the video social networking arena, and there is only one way to do this, which is to provide users with smoother, cheaper and more convenient video communication methods. This requires collective action by operators and even the power of industry standards.

Can't the operators communicate with each other via video? Can't the operators use video to break through the barriers between apps? Can't it be completely free?

3. Communications construction is no longer just the responsibility of operators. Cherish the people around you.

In the past, whether it was building a communication network or building tower base stations, it was the operators’ own business, and the people and local leaders did not pay attention to it. However, 5G is different, and it has attracted great attention from all sides and has become an Internet celebrity.

Now, the construction of 5G has become a matter for all people. The support from all parties even makes operators feel proud after a long time. However, how to judge the situation and act accordingly has become a big problem. We must make rational use of resources from all parties and not let everyone down. Otherwise, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment, and the future work will be difficult.

4. Government and enterprise group business has become a top priority, and institutional reform is imperative

In the 5G era, various vertical industry applications have become crucial. Operators must also learn to provide customized services for different customers and provide a large number of early and late follow-up services. This requires new process design and a new and combat-ready team.

On the other hand, as networks, terminals and other aspects are becoming more similar, competition between operators is mainly reflected in content and services. The former requires centralization and stability, while the latter requires decentralization and innovation, balancing public business with group business, balancing Internet business with Internet of Things business, balancing network operation and maintenance with content operation. Organizational restructuring is imperative, but the completion of this task is extremely difficult.

5. Win-win cooperation has gradually become a consensus among operators, and they can no longer fight each other.

For 5G operators, it is very likely that the four operators will build two networks, merge and share them in disguised form, or even use each other's network resources. In short, fighting in this regard will not be worth the cost.

In addition, judging from the current market situation, several operators have realized that constantly lowering prices, making spoofs, and failing to distinguish between friends and foes will only lead to the destruction of the industry. The right way is to compete conscientiously, set prices conscientiously, and be themselves.

5G is an era of great cooperation. Not only operators, but also equipment manufacturers, application developers, middlemen and even users will become a community of interests. Narrow-minded competition will definitely marginalize oneself. Companies that cannot stand others doing well will be abandoned by society, no matter whether they are the best operators or the best Internet companies.

About the Author:

• Internet News Author: Ma Jihua
• Official account: Northern Knight (Nknight)
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