Users who missed 4G migration the 'real opportunity' for telcos

THE telecommunications industry must seize the opportunity presented by the Konektadong Pinoy legislation to address users who missed the initial wave of migration to 4G mobile technology, US cloud and mobile technology company CloudMosa said.

- By Ashley Erika O. Jose

“Telcos are racing to the future with 5G, but growth won't come from the top alone. The real opportunity lies in those who were left behind in the migration to 4G and beyond. This is a call to action for industry leaders: those who move first to bridge the affordability gap will shape the next decade of the industry,” CloudMosa Chief Executive Officer Shioupyn Shen said in a report on Tuesday.

According to a study conducted by CloudMosa, Konektadong Pinoy will help expedite the phase-out of 2G and 3G, thereby providing a boost to affordable connectivity.

“While the rest of the world is rushing towards 5G, these users (those left behind in the 4G upgrade) present the region's most overlooked commercial opportunity and telcos are uniquely positioned to move them up the value chain to ultimately close this gap. Doing so will unlock revenue, drive education, employment, economic mobility, and social inclusion,” according to the report.