Telecom Diary: Is 5G monetisation still a far-off reality?

Indian telecom operators continue to face challenges in monetizing 5G services. While there have been advancements in Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service and signs of potential use cases in sectors like healthcare, education and manufacturing, the industry is yet to uncover the key formula for success.

The industry may boast about achieving the fastest 5G rollout in history for any country, but there is a notable absence of transformative use cases emerging for either the mobile consumer segment or the enterprise industry. Consequently, monetization remains a distant aspiration for telecom operators.