As telcos across the world begin to build out and expand their fledgling 5G networks, they will also need to ensure that they invest sufficient capital and resources into their existing 2G, 3G and 4G network infrastructure.
With 5G still in its infancy, the vast majority of mobile network traffic around the world will continue to be carried over 2G, 3G and 4G networks. The question for telcos to answer is: How to rapidly build out their 5G services while simultaneously reducing the operational expense associated with their existing and legacy networks.