Technology 5G will bring the world economy $ 12.3 trillion by 2035, said the head of the industry trade group 5G Americas Chris Pearson (Chris Pearson) in the event Global 5G Event, held in Tokyo. According to his forecast, by 2035 the infrastructure of 5G-networks will support 22 million jobs around the globe, and its contribution to global GDP for the period from 2020 to 2035 will be comparable to the size of the Indian economy.

According to Pearson, the transition to 5G technology will have a significant impact on the life of mankind.

In particular, the standard will open new opportunities in such areas as energy, transport, health and public safety, and will also be in demand in the so-called "smart" cities. At the same time, the head of 5G Americas noted that with the development of 5G, expenses for the so-called Internet of things (IoT). In 2020, they can reach $ 1.7 trillion.

Recall that initially the commercial launch of a new generation mobile communication, designated as 5G, was planned for 2020. However, the pace with which equipment manufacturers and operators test these networks, suggest the earlier terms.