FNTV and Fierce Network Research are set to unveil a groundbreaking new report “Beyond Wi-Fi: 5G’s Rise to Wireless Dominance.” The report showcases the dramatic reshaping of the future of global networks across enterprise, industry and consumer markets.
The comprehensive study explores the evolution of cellular technology, its unparalleled potential as a socio-economic force multiplier, and the ongoing shift away from Wi-Fi’s local area network dominance.
“After a rocky start fueled by misconceptions and industry ineptitude, 5G’s superior security, reliability and integration with AI/IoT and cloud will lead to a unified communication infrastructure — ultimately ousting Wi-Fi in both enterprise and industrial settings," said Stephen M. Saunders MBE, chief satirist for FNTV.
Key highlights of the report include:
- The Case for 5G as the Next-Generation Network Standard: Outlines how private 5G networks are transforming heavy industries like transportation and manufacturing with ultra-reliable, secure connectivity, and supporting the next industrial revolution.
- Industry and Consumer Outlook: Details how 5G’s capabilities will also extend into consumer markets, with fixed wireless access (FWA) providing scalable, cost-effective alternatives to fiber, and seamless, global high-speed connectivity becoming the new norm.
- Competitive and Regulatory Landscape: Analyzes the complex private 5G vendor ecosystem dominated by giants like Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, but also including dozens of emerging startups, and addresses regulatory hurdles and technological complexities that influence adoption.
- Historical and Technological Context: Revisits industry consolidation patterns and demonstrates how 5G’s evolution mirrors past network standards, precipitating a singular, dominant standard.
- Strategic Implications for Industry and Enterprise: Highlights long-term benefits such as reduced total cost of ownership (TCO), streamlined network management, and new value-added services enabled by 5G's ecosystem.
Accompanying webinar series on private 5G
Sign up for the 3-part webinar series and gain access to a copy of the full report here.
Why private 5G is the cornerstone of the next industrial revolution
September 24, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. ET
Explore how 5G is powering next-gen industrial automation and driving competitive advantage.
Beyond Wi-Fi: Building enterprise networks for the digital era
October 1, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. ET
See how enterprises are replacing Wi-Fi with secure, scalable 5G to fuel digital transformation.
From home Wi-Fi to ibiquitous 5G: redefining consumer connectivity
October 8, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. ET
Understand how 5G is disrupting consumer broadband, device expectations, and service delivery.
Register today and get early access to the research here.
Sponsorship opportunities
To be featured as a sponsor of the report or to inquire about additional sponsorship opportunities, contact Scott Gruntorad at sgruntorad@questex.com.