Telcos need to up their game as 5G promises to change telecom industry

THE rollout of fifth generation mobile telephony, 5G, in Singapore starting from 2020 will fundamentally change the nature of the telecommunication industry.

The government signalled its intention of keeping its focus on development of capability, innovation and creation of value by deciding to allocate 5G spectrum through a Call for Proposal (CFP) rather than taking the auction rout…