The demands on the transport network to fully support 5G are more complex than in any previous mobile generation, but in 2023, there are clear signs of progress along several fronts. Globally, operator interest in fronthaul connectivity continues to grow and over three-quarters of operators surveyed expect at least 25 percent of their macro cell sites to contain at least some fronthaul functionality within the next three years.
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5G Network Strategies Operator Survey 2023
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