Key Takeaway
Andre Fuetsch from Crosspoint Capital Partners highlights the enterprise value of maturing 5G Standalone networks, emphasizing the impact of 5G RedCap for IoT and priority network slicing for public safety. 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 the GSMA Open Gateway programme are creating new revenue streams by standardizing APIs for enhanced services. With 73 operator groups involved, telecommunications companies are leveraging APIs for B2B growth, marking the “Impact Era” of 5G infrastructure commercialization.
Andre Fuetsch of Crosspoint Capital Partners remarks: “Advancing our 5G Standalone networks is unlocking substantial 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 monetizing 5G
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is the most straightforward approach to generating revenue from 5G.
Deloitte characterizes FWA as “the only current avenue for 5G monetization,” with telecommunications providers leveraging mid-band spectrum to deliver competitive residential and commercial broadband. Global FWA adoption is projected to grow by 20% year-on-year through 2025.
In enterprise sectors, network APIs and open gateways are creating new revenue streams.
The GSMA Open Gateway program standardizes 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 program, telecommunications companies are transforming APIs into a mechanism for B2B growth.
Kearney’s 2025 5G Success Index refers to this phase as the “Impact Era,” where the development of 5G infrastructure achieves its commercial potential through API-driven services.
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