To clarify, 5G radio network coverage is ~ 95%. That 2% refers to 5G SA Core, which hasn’t progressed at the same pace as the radio network due to 5G NSA. It’s not a very substantial investment for operators now that the LTE Core is already VNF/CNF. AI could prove to be a significant booster for the transition as the number of AI-supporting terminals increases..
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