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These products and services will directly impact mobile operators&#8217; OpEx and CapEx, reducing cost intensity in the 5G Era.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve gathered some of the best innovators we\u2019ve found so far to showcase their ideas at the next GSMA Beta Lab, bringing to life the services that, through validation by our Network Economics model, will have a positive impact for operators.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beta Lab #2: Innovation and Cost Reduction in the 5G Era Venue: Room 3.12, Fira Gran Via 5G is expected to revolutionise the mobile broadband experience, transforming the role of telecommunications in everyday life, as well as delivering seemingly unlimited speed and real-time responsiveness. 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