5G Slicing in Consumer Space and the Role of AI: A European Perspective

Description

5G slicing is a feature that is expected to define new services based on premium and ultra secure connectivity for enterprises. But slicing will also open new opportunities for consumers, either with customer visibility to directly purchase the slice or as part of a solution with enhanced performance based on a slice, following a B2B2C model. "A 5G slice is essentially a new capability unlike anything seen before, so customers and solution providers will need to understand the potential and embed that capability in their offering. Players that are able to incorporate this capability early will enjoy a competitive advantage based on improved customer experience." - Associated Vice President Alejandro Cadenas, Telco Research, IDC Europe

Product Code: EUR150287423

Executive Snapshot

New Market Developments and Dynamics

5G Network Slicing: Key Technology Considerations
5G Slicing and Net Neutrality in Europe
- Consumer-Centric Use Cases for 5G Slicing
  - HD/4K/8K Video Streaming and Live Broadcasting
  - Cloud Gaming and XR (AR/VR/MR) Experiences
  - Smart Homes and Consumer IoT
  - Connected Vehicles for Consumers (V2X) Services
  - Mobile Work-from-Anywhere (WFx) with QoS Guarantees
- Go-to-Market Strategies and Pricing Models
  - Segmented and Use-Case-Centric Offerings
  - Customer-Visible and Partnership-Driven Go-to-Market
- Best Practices from Early Deployments
  - Deutsche Telekom Cloud Gaming over 5G Slicing
  - Roaming of 5G slicing with Vodafone and A1
- The Role of AI
- Key Challenges and Recommendations
  - Business Model Maturity & Monetization Uncertainty
  - Go-to-Market Complexity
  - Ecosystem and Partnership Dynamics Still to Be Defined
  - Clarifying Regulatory and Competitive Considerations