How to approach 5G policies Content Preface 5 1. Key highlights and recommendations for 5G policies 8 2. Executive summary 10 3. About 5G 14 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. What is 5G 5G use cases and the technology’s impact on our world 5G and the telecoms 5G in the European and global context 25 4. 5G as an opportunity to reform digital infrastructure and service markets 28 4.1. 4.2. 4.3. 29 4.4. 4.5. Utilizing the power of opening of tech standards, platforms and networks Enabling private networks for Industry 4.0 and beyond Exploring synergies between digital communications, energy and other infrastructures Transforming telecommunications post covid 19 Responding to concerns about health, security and control 44 5. 5G - The Czech context 46 5.1. 5.2. The European 5G strategy The Czech government 5G strategy 48 6. References 51 15 18 22 34 40 42 47 This report was produced by Digiteccs Associates Ltd in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic (the Ministry), and it has been published by the Ministry. Although it was prepared with due care, the Ministry, Digiteccs Associates Ltd and the authors do not take any legal responsibility for the information provided, or for any actions of any parties based on data or recommendations contained in the report. While this report outlines some high level policy recommendations, it is not aimed at providing specific advice to any specific parties under any circumstances. Any parties interested in information and recommendations discussed in the report should speak directly to Digiteccs Associates Ltd or to the Ministry. 3