5G networks are accelerating the development of new technologies and applications, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Cities, and e-Health, which can improve the quality of life and drive economic growth, especially for the underserved, in the global south. The challenges to fully realize the potential of 5G technology in the global south need to be addressed simultaneously. The cost of building and maintaining 5G networks can be difficult for many countries in the global south to afford. There are also challenges related to the availability of skilled labor and infrastructure and regulatory and policy issues that must be addressed.
IDTolu has developed a proven framework to address these challenges. We have proven to ourselves our ability to work with governments (national, regional, local) and universities in public-private partnerships for research, development, education and training, and e- governance, with private sector companies for technologies, products, and commercially beneficial business, and international standards organizations to work together to develop, implement and deliver strategies for commercially sustainable development and deployment of 5G technologies in the global south.
This has resulted in providing technical assistance and capacity building, establishing partnerships and collaborations, and enabling financial support for infrastructure development and deployment. The development and deployment of 5G technology in the global south will require a coordinated and multi-faceted approach to be successful, and IDTolu has a framework that is working.
