Asia is betting big on 5G to stimulate innovation.

Asia is leading global 5G adoption with more by 70% of total devices connected by the end of 2021. Device connections in Asia alone are forecasted to reach 1.8 billion by 2025 according to GSMA. Asia’s rapid adoption has been driven by close collaboration between local operators and governments motivated by the opportunity to stimulate innovation.

After initial uncertainty regarding the tangible value of 5G networks, use cases are popping up all over Asia, from medicine delivery in Thailand to smart city operations in China.