Digital transformation is already a global engine of sustainable economic growth and, undoubtedly, 5G will be a socioeconomic driver for Vietnam.

At least 510 million consumers across 37 markets will take up 5G in 2023, offering an exciting wave of opportunities for those that want to explore potential of 5G, according to Ericsson’s largest consumer study.

Key findings within Ericsson’s ConsumerLab report, titled “From Healthcare to Homecare”, have outlined the potential of 5G to transform the healthcare sector globally and in Vietnam.

People are seeing a massive digitalisation wave taking place across industries with reliable and secure connectivity serving as the foundation.

As the fastest and most reliable connectivity enabler the world has ever seen, 5G will deliver an array of innovative uses to increase factory capabilities and boost agility.

To enable the transition to renewable sources, investment in the smart grids of tomorrow is necessary. Power systems all over the world are on the verge of transitioning towards a more distributed electricity generation and storage model.

The rise of 5G represents a new generation of mobile technology that has the potential to accelerate the digital transformation of enterprises through a host of new services, technologies, and ecosystems.

Fans across the world increasingly want an unlimited, uninterrupted, and immersive experience to enjoy their favourite sports, whether they are cheering for their team at a stadium or watching a live game on their TV sets. And the love for sports has not diminished, despite lockdowns. Instead, it has been an opportunity to prepare stadiums for the day fans return in large numbers as they are looking to get more out of their game experience, especially with 5G being rolled out across markets.

Connectivity is at the heart of the telecoms industry. It has collectively connected billions of people, and now we’re on the way to connecting everything. 5G has the potential to accelerate the digital transformation of virtually any sector of industry or society.

Ericsson’s commercial 5G leadership and technology evolution is known industry-wide.Denis Brunetti, president of Ericsson Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos, writes about the company’s continuing global leadership in this field and the critical advances made in recent times.