The Race to 5G: Who Will Lead the Global Market?In our fast-paced, tech-savvy world, staying connected is not just a convenience but a necessity. The evolution of wireless communication technologies has been relentless, and now, the race to 5G has taken center stage. As I delve into this exciting and competitive realm, I'll share personal insights that shed light on the quest to lead the global 5G market.The Need for SpeedIn today's digital landscape, speed is everything. From streaming high-definition videos on our smartphones to powering the Internet of Things (IoT), the demand for faster and more reliable networks is growing exponentially.Personal Insight: Streaming WoesI remember the days when streaming a YouTube video required buffering pauses, leading to frustrating viewing experiences. With the advent of 4G, those hiccups became less frequent. However, I couldn't help but wonder how much smoother and faster the experience could be with 5G.What Is 5G?Before we dive deeper, let's ...

 Following a prolonged network outage caused by a major cyberattack on Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile operator, competitors are grappling with limitations on servicing Kyivstar clients, as outlined by Petro Chernyshov, the former head of Kyivstar, to NV Business on Dec. 13.Chernyshov highlighted the constrained technical capacities of Ukrainian mobile operators when it comes to accommodating new customers. "Each of Kyivstar's competitors in Ukraine has limited technical capabilities to smoothly onboard new clients, specifically up to 10% more of their [current] subscriber base," he explained."Lifecell has a smaller base [11.4 million subscribers as of Q3 2023, with 9.1 million considered active], and you can also grow that by 10% — this is the number they can comfortably accommodate."Kyivstar itself boasts a subscriber base of 24 million."…Not all of them will switch [operators]. It's unwise to assume that if only two companies remain, mobile communication in Ukraine will be f...