CMS expert guide to 5G regulation and law

International

At the start of a New Year, most people agree that 5G will change our lives for the better. Unlike earlier mobile generations, 5G will not only mark a radical change in the way we communicate (low latency, substantive growth in system capacity, ultra-high reliability and gigabit speeds), but drive a fundamental shift in the way we live.

Through its significantly improved performance characteristics, 5G is the first mobile technology truly able to extend the reach of broadband wireless services. With the GSMA foreseeing 25 billion connected devices by 2025, 5G will power the Internet of Things (IoT) as well as critical infrastructure applications across sectors.

Across countries, 5G will develop at different speeds and with different features. There are some common technical parameters; but the same cannot be said for regulation. Therefore, it is critical to identify the differences in 5G regulation among the main jurisdictions in order to develop a roadmap for future deployment.

The 2021 edition of the CMS expert guide to 5G regulation and law study includes summaries of some of the key 5G-related regulatory positions underway in over 30 markets. It covers new topics such as network sharing and equipment providers’ limited access to selected geographical markets owing to alleged cyber-security matters.

We hope this information will be valuable. We are grateful that the US and Korea are included in the guide, thanks to contributions by law firms Cooley and Yulchon respectively.

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