5G base station additions plunge as Jio and Airtel slow down
Net 5G base station (BTS) or ''site'' additions have plunged in recent quarters, underlining the steep decline in network-building capital expenditures of both Reliance Jio and
NXP will close its ECHO GaN wafer fab in Chandler, Arizona, and exit the 5G RF Power market by 2027. Learn why the 5G infrastructure slowdown triggered this major strategic shift and how it affects the global telecom supply chain.
5G adoption has spurred momentum behind network sunsets. This global effort aims to address declining traffic on legacy network generations (2G/3G), the financial burden of maintaining legacy infrastructure, and the need to use spectrum resources efficiently by migrating to newer (4G/5G) technologies.
According to GSMA Intelligence, 131 networks are planned to be shut down by 2030, with 61 scheduled for 2025. Why does it matter? The continuous evolution of technology increases the demand for additional spectrum resources by different communications service providers.
Regulators can implement supporting measures to complement the adoption of 4G/5G networks, facilitating smoother network sunsets. Technology-neutral licensing is essential for legacy network sunsets. It allows mobile operators to refarm spectrum used for legacy networks for 4G and 5G services at a pace driven by market demand.
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