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Advent of 5G technology should outpace current sales of internet of things devices, research suggests

on Feb 20, 2017 | 0 comments

By Laurie Fullerton

As 5G is the chosen moniker for the next generation of wireless communication and internet of things (IoT), it currently remains just a concept. However, new research suggests that sales of 4G IoT modules will peak within two years, where sales of 5G modules will commence in 2019, reaching an inflection point in 2024 as they outsell 4G modules.

Further, IoT cellular device sales will reflect a transition in the dominant air interface from 4G to 5G through 2025, Strategy Analytics expects. Additionally, the automotive market will remain the single largest consumer of IoT cellular modules across the forecast Read full story ›

Source: The Drum