It’s Three Years into 5G. Where Are We, Compared to Where We Thought We’d Be?

It’s mid-2022, three years since the launch of the first 5G services in the United States. The progress report is, I would say, a mixed bag. On the one hand, 5G services are available nationwide, and we’re approaching 50 percent of U.S. subscribers owning a 5G-capable phone. On the other hand, from a user’s perspective, the game-changing speeds and capabilities of 5G that were hyped for years, have not yet materialized. And few can cite particular apps or experiences that have been enabled by 5G. So, where are we compared to where we thought we’d be, and what are some of the next major milestones? My full column in Fierce Wireless….