5G can reduce data cost for telcos substantially: Huawei

If bandwidth and tech factors fall into place; commercial rollout expected in 3 years

With preparations on for the commercial roll-out in the telecom sector of fifth-generation technology (5G) by 2020, data prices are likely to drop quite substantially.
 
Beside people-to-people communication, it will expand applications to connect things (the internet of things) and address vertical businesses. Chinese network gear maker Huawei Technologies says the early stage of 5G roll-out will see a boost in internet connectivity, at a much more affordable price.
 
“We believe that 5G, once commercially rolled out, can help operators reduce the cost of data production to a tenth of the current cost, depending upon fulfillment of conditions