5G Didn't Fail, it Arrived Too Early for the Market

2.40pm – 3.05pm, 1 July 2026 ‐ 25 mins

Michael Thompson, Head of Mobile Access Strategy, VMO2

This talk will cover how 5G has evolved from early expectations into a more mature phase, and why real value is now starting to emerge as the ecosystem, devices and commercial models catch up. What needs to happen next to translate capability into tangible customer and business outcomes.