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The race to 5G Advanced is accelerating, and the stakes couldn't be higher for telecom operators worldwide. This transformative technology represents the third wave of 5G deployment, moving beyond enhanced speeds to turn networks into programmable revenue engines capable of monetizing quality of service, implementing dynamic network slices, and enabling edge computing solutions.
Stephen Douglas Head of Market Strategy @ Spirent —a leader in test automation and assurance for the communications industry—walks us through what makes 5G Advanced revolutionary. While most consumers currently experience non-standalone 5G with its faster mobile broadband, and only 78 operators globally have deployed standalone 5G architecture, nine major operators are already implementing 5G Advanced with remarkable results. These early adopters are seeing significant cost savings and new revenue streams that positively impact their bottom line, creating a widening competitive advantage as they secure enterprise contracts before rivals can develop similar capabilities.
The complexity of 5G Advanced brings unique challenges in testing and deployment. The most successful implementations rely on sophisticated methodologies including digital twins for realistic network emulation, automated continuous testing across multiple vendor releases, and over-the-air testing to validate real-world performance. These approaches are critical for complex scenarios like satellite connectivity, railway communications, and mission-critical applications where device behavior is paramount. Meanwhile, operators are leveraging artificial intelligence both internally for optimization and externally as a service offering—creating entirely new revenue opportunities by providing GPU resources, inferencing capabilities, and specialized edge solutions that capitalize on their distributed infrastructure and connectivity expertise.
Curious about how your organization can leverage these transformative technologies? Explore Spirent's comprehensive e-book on the top features of 5G Advanced and learn how leading operators are turning technological innovation into competitive advantage.

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