Dear Group Members,
Plans are underway to roll out 5G in Jordan, heralding a digital-led future for the Hashemite Kingdom. 5G is a fundamental technology to enable the next generation of digital services and help establish the country as a knowledge-based economy.The next-generation technology will boost Jordan Vision 2025 by accelerating the ICT sector in the country, already one of the fastest-growing sectors of Jordan’s economy. HYPERLINK "https://www.trade.gov/country-commercial-guides/jordan-information-and-communication-technology"Data shows the ICT sector accounts for 3.8 per cent of the country’s gross GDP, with total annual revenue exceeding $2.3 billion. There are currently more than 900 active companies in the sector that directly employ about 22,000 employees.
For Jordanian carriers, 5G promises significant revenue growth potential and evolved customer experiences. We see that early adopters in the region have begun to reap the benefits of 5G. For instance, Kuwait was one of the countries in the Middle East with the earliest and fastest 5G development. Since June 2019, three carriers deployed 5G on a nationwide scale and they’ve reported strong business results that have been bolstered by their 5G user growth as well as 5G technology efficiency and competencies.
But the benefits of 5G go beyond enabling operators’ business growth. 5G is also an enabler of numerous verticals, industries, businesses and public services. Most importantly, 5G will enable completely new applications only accessible with advanced technologies, such as lag-free ultra-HD video over wireless, truly smart cities, autonomous mobility, telemedicine, mobile AR and VR, and soon, the metaverse.
Full Article: http://www.jordantimes.com/news/business-club/jordan-eyes-5g-transform-public-services-power-digital-economy?fbclid=IwAR2ipt8RspHORMvv_p_EYzjLvYSvmC9690XlUq-8J1ID96S0_HvOOw_u7-s
