{"id":11099,"date":"2022-02-23T08:45:40","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T08:45:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/gsma_resources\/mid-band-5g-spectrum-benefits\/"},"modified":"2025-12-11T16:59:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T16:59:39","slug":"mid-band-5g-spectrum-benefits","status":"publish","type":"gsma_theme_resources","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/gsma_resources\/mid-band-5g-spectrum-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"The Socio-Economic Benefits of Mid-Band 5G Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PcEUO2rBo9Q\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>5G networks enable new applications that can transform all industries and economies, but they depend on spectrum access. An average of 2 GHz of mid-band spectrum is needed by 2030 for enhanced mobile broadband, fixed wireless access, the Internet of Things, manufacturing 4.0, and more.<\/p>\n<p>A study by GSMA Intelligence outlines how, with the right regulatory tools, 5G can become a central pillar of economic development strategies worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The analysis shows how the benefit of 5G to sectors such as healthcare and education, manufacturing, and public administration \u2013 including smart cities \u2013 can start a new wave of economic growth. It estimates, at global and regional levels, the socio-economic benefits that can be delivered through sufficient mid-band spectrum assignments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Main findings of the report:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2030, 5G is expected to generate <strong>$960 billion in GDP on a global basis<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li>Mid-band spectrum will drive an increase of more than $610 billion in global GDP in 2030, producing almost <strong>65% of the overall socio-economic value<\/strong> generated by 5G;<\/li>\n<li>However, <strong>up to 40% of the expected benefits<\/strong> of mid-band 5G could be lost if no additional mid-band spectrum is assigned to mobile services;<\/li>\n<li><strong>To realise the potential benefits<\/strong>, countries must fulfil mid-band needs in harmonised ranges including 3.5 GHz, 4.8 GHz, and 6 GHz to deliver economies of scale and lower broadband costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To find out which industries will benefit the most in each region, download the full report below.<\/p>\n<p>Read the blog <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/about-us\/regions\/europe\/general\/mid-band-5g-spectrum\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about mid-band spectrum, download &#8220;5G Mid-Band Spectrum Needs \u2013 Vision 2030&#8221; report <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/gsma_resources\/5g-mid-band-spectrum-needs-vision-2030\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New data from GSMA Intelligence shows, for the first time, the specific economic impact of 5G using mid-band spectrum. 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