- Opensignal analysis shows that 5G Standalone (SA) improves network consistency, but results vary by market.
- The largest gains in consistent quality were recorded in Thailand, UAE, India, the US, and Japan.
- Germany and South Korea saw a slight decline in consistency after transitioning to 5G SA.
- Monetization of 5G SA is currently most successful through Fixed Wireless Access (FWA).
- Network slicing and enterprise applications like public safety and healthcare show potential but are still in early stages.
- The next phase includes 5G-Advanced and early discussions on 6G.