Question 1

How quickly are the major carriers expanding their 5G footprint?

Accepted Answer

Telstra has already activated 5G services across 26 Australian cities, while Optus is accelerating its rollout to reach 1,200 live sites by March 2020. This aggressive infrastructure build aims to capture the 52% of consumers who intend to migrate to 5G within the next two years.

Question 2

Is there a clear path to charging customers more for 5G access?

Accepted Answer

Monetization remains a challenge as only 19% of survey respondents are currently willing to pay a premium for 5G mobile services. While Telstra intends to implement a $15 monthly surcharge for small and medium plan users starting July 2020, this pricing power may be undermined by Vodafone’s entry into the market.

Question 3

What are the next major milestones for network capacity and coverage?

Accepted Answer

The 2021 spectrum auctions are the critical next step, featuring 2.4 GHz of total spectrum in the 26 GHz band. These auctions, along with the 850/900 MHz bands, will dictate the industry's ability to deliver high-capacity fixed wireless and densified mobile networks.

Question 4

How are operators managing public opposition to new 5G infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

MNOs are utilizing empirical safety data to counter community health concerns and prevent deployment delays. Optus is leading this effort by demonstrating that radiation levels from its 5G base stations are less than 0.09% of the safety limits established by ARPANSA.

Australian 5G update: Telstra and Optus build continues, VHA entry to influence price?

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