The document discusses the potential of 5G technology in enhancing local governments' ability to create smarter communities. It highlights the benefits of 5G, including increased speed, connectivity, and reduced latency, while emphasizing the revenue potential for carriers who can quickly deploy the necessary infrastructure. The content also touches on the impact of disruptive technologies on established industries.

1. Helping local governments build smarter communities
that empower their citizens and enrich lives

2. 5G Technology – The Future of Internet
Presented by Mike Caffrey

3. 10X
Less Latency
10X
Connectivity
100X
Speed
But there’s even
more to 5G…

4. “Every 1% increase in premium customers leads to
3% increase revenue.”
- Riitta Siira, Nokia 5G Project Manager

5. “The carriers that can deploy network infrastructure and enable end device
connectivity the fastest stand to take advantage of first-mover status.”
-Will Townsend, Forbes Strategy Senior Analyst

6. Current
5G
Networks
Verizon provides
Smart Home
to 4 major cities

7. “A disruptive technology is one that displaces an established technology
and shakes up the industry.”
- Clayton Christensen, Harvard Business School Professor

8. Water, electricity, heat. There may be more to basic utilities…

9. Wrap-up