Key Takeaway
Andre Fuetsch from Crosspoint Capital Partners highlights that advancing 5G Standalone networks is enhancing enterprise value across various sectors. The deployment of 5G RedCap for IoT and priority network slicing for public safety is revolutionizing business connectivity. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is identified as the primary revenue-generating avenue for 5G, with a projected 20% global uptake increase by 2025. Additionally, network APIs and open gateways are creating new revenue streams, facilitated by the GSMA Open Gateway program, which standardizes APIs for telecommunications providers. This initiative allows operators to leverage APIs for B2B growth, marking the “Impact Era” of 5G infrastructure.
Andre Fuetsch of Crosspoint Capital Partners observes: “Maturing our 5G Standalone networks is unlocking significant enterprise value across various industries.”
“Our nationwide rollout of 5G RedCap for IoT applications and priority network slicing for public safety is revolutionizing business connectivity.”
How companies are monetising 5G
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is the most straightforward approach to generating revenue from 5G.
Deloitte characterises FWA as “the only current avenue for 5G monetisation,” with telecommunications providers leveraging mid-band spectrum to deliver competitive residential and commercial broadband. Global FWA adoption is expected to grow by 20% annually through 2025.
In enterprise sectors, network APIs and open gateways are creating new revenue streams.
The GSMA Open Gateway programme standardises APIs across telecommunications providers, allowing developers to integrate features such as enhanced quality of service, location services, or SIM-based verification.
With 73 operator groups, accounting for about 80% of global connections, participating in the programme, telecommunications companies are transforming APIs into a B2B growth strategy.
Kearney’s 2025 5G Success Index refers to this period as the “Impact Era,” where the development of 5G infrastructure achieves its commercial potential through API-driven services.
