5G deployments in urban environments could spur economic growth to the tune of US$17 trillion by 2035, according to a new study by ABI Research, which was commissioned by InterDigital. The predicted growth from 5G connected cities will be driven by direct and indirect revenue contributions as well as productivity gains.

The UK’s largest cities will be first to experience 5G connectivity this summer – namely, Birmingham, Bristol, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool and London.