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7 probable trends that Telecom and 5G advancements will affect in 2021
The telecommunications industry affects most things, and here are 7 ideas that will garner much attention in 2021 because of advancements in telecom and 5G.
2020 has been a tough year for the entire world. Everyone has been affected. One of the common elements in pulling us through this pandemic has been the resilience of telecom networks worldwide. While 2020 was about pivoting around transacting through digital avenues, 2021 could be something more in a variety of ways. Here are 7 reasons why:
Gaming
Some people are already attesting to having more interest in playing video games than watching videos.
According to Deloitte, “since the COVID-19 pandemic began, 48% of US consumers have participated in some form of video gaming activity. In addition, 29% of US consumers say they are more likely to use their free time to play a video game than to watch a video.”
As mental health deteriorates and people realise that gaming is a relatively more productive activity than binging on videos — we are only going to see this trend explode as telecom makes the…