Smart Communications Inc. said it expects to sign more 5G partnership agreements with technology, industry and enterprise partners to roll out 5G-powered digital services, and launch more Smart 5G cities across the country in 2019.
“We want to find out the right way to do 5G in the Philippines because 5G is different from any of the past technologies, 2G, 3G and 4G. 5G will provide a more flexible and powerful platform for more compelling and relevant services,” said PLDT-Smart chief technology and information advisor Joachim Horn.
“5G is versatile. We can actually customize its ability according to the use cases, and there are many new opportunities that we need to take time to test out. That is exactly what we are now starting to do,” Horn added.
Stressing that 5G was about more than just speeds, Horn said 5G would not be able to replace fiber.