{"id":9202,"date":"2026-02-24T16:07:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9202"},"modified":"2026-02-24T16:09:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T15:09:54","slug":"is-mwc-barcelona-writing-off-5gs-potential-too-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/blog\/is-mwc-barcelona-writing-off-5gs-potential-too-early","title":{"rendered":"Is MWC Barcelona writing off 5G\u2019s potential too early?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><div>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><span class=\"bsf-rt-reading-time\"><span class=\"bsf-rt-display-label\" prefix=\"Reading Time\">\n\t\t<\/span> <span class=\"bsf-rt-display-time\" reading_time=\"3\"><\/span> \n\t\t<span class=\"bsf-rt-display-postfix\" postfix=\"mins\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Is MWC Barcelona writing off 5G\u2019s potential too early? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/h1>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/meet-us-at-mwc-barcelona-2026\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MWC-Barcelona-2026-writing-off-5G-banner-image-scaled.png\" alt=\"AI at MWC Barcelona 2026\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Three of the six main themes of MWC Barcelona are AI-focused. Over 70 agenda items have &#8216;AI&#8217; in the title, while hardly any have &#8216;5G&#8217;. It\u2019s quite a statement. AI is everywhere, but is MWC Barcelona writing off 5G too early?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Here are just a few telecommunications-centric alternative topics that MWC Barcelona could be focusing on at MWC Barcelona 2026:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5G evolution and monetisation<\/li>\n<li><o:p><\/o:p>Sustainability and Scope 3 emission reduction<o:p><\/o:p><\/li>\n<li>Escalating security threats<o:p><\/o:p><\/li>\n<li>Fair share network infrastructure solutions<o:p><\/o:p><\/li>\n<li>Closing digital divides<o:p><\/o:p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, AI is front and centre, and the agenda effectively writes 5G out of conversations when telecom operators need to maximise 5G returns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/meet-us-at-mwc-barcelona-2026\/\">Arrange a meeting<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h4>\n<h3><strong>Why is 5G being written off so early?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/h4>\n<div>\n<p>There are multiple reasons 5G isn\u2019t featuring highly in MWC Barcelona.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The killer 5G app never appeared.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span>Commentators are increasingly focusing on AI, 6G and satellite communications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G was oversold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it\u2019s not 5G\u2019s fault that everyone was promised fleets of drones, automated smart homes, and eye-watering download speeds. The same story occurred with 4G. So-called thought leaders overpromised, which led to the same unwarranted disappointment with 5G.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h1>\n<h3><strong>Is 5G achieving its potential?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/h1>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are three reasons 5G might not be performing as well as we expected:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to high investment costs, COVID-19 delayed 5G rollouts.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tariffs and chip shortages delayed manufacturers from producing devices that can effectively leverage 5G, limiting our ability to experience its capabilities.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legislation around Huawei forced operators into rip-and-replace scenarios, delaying 5G implementations.<br \/>As a result, we haven\u2019t reached the point we expected with 5G.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h4>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Why is MWC Barcelona 2026 focusing so heavily on AI?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/h4>\n<div>\n<p>For a few years, there have been murmurs of displeasure about the MWC Barcelona agenda. Is it too focused on prioritising adjacent technologies above core telecommunication priorities?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Many people remember the hype around the metaverse and how organisers dedicated much of the 2023 agenda to it. While AI has shown more immediate practicality than the metaverse, the agenda once again feels driven by hype.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps MWC Barcelona\u2019s focus on AI is an attempt to attract big tech companies. There\u2019s serious money swirling between the so-called Magnificent Seven big tech companies. They comprise over 30% of the S&amp;P 500\u2019s value and have a combined market cap of over $20 trillion.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>There\u2019s so much going on with 5G, it\u2019s a pity more attention isn\u2019t being given to it.<\/p>\n<p>For example, there\u2019s:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G optimisation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G Advanced.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G Private networks.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scaling up 5G Standalone rollouts.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5G spectrum slicing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>It\u2019s fun to look at the future, but looking too far ahead might make you trip over your own feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5G-core-product-enhanced-profile-image.png\" alt=\"5G core product presentation\"><\/p>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/document-download-form-5g-core-product-presentation\/\">Download 5G Presentation<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/BenTBW_Circle_2021-black-and-white.png\" alt=\"Ben Teversham from Squire Technologies\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p>&#8220;Squire Technologies has its feet firmly on the ground, working with customers and partners to solve real telecommunication challenges. While we are excited about the possibilities of AI, we aren\u2019t letting it distract us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ben Teversham, Sales Manager at Squire Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p>Squire Technologies will be at MWC Barcelona 2026 as a member of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland pavilion. You can find us in Hall 7 on Stand 7B29.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>We look forward to welcoming you to our stand 7B29.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you\u2019d like one of our limited number of free passes, mention it to an account manager when you\u2019re arranging a meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/meet-us-at-mwc-barcelona-2026\/\">Arrange a meeting<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">Learn more about Squire Technologies by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\">www.squire-technologies.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.juniperresearch.com\/resources\/blog\/5g-roaming-trends-2023-beyond-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.juniperresearch.com\/resources\/blog\/5g-roaming-trends-2023-beyond-blog\/\u00a0<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightreading.com\/5g\/huawei-swap-out-in-uk-has-become-a-costly-and-tortuous-slog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.lightreading.com\/5g\/huawei-swap-out-in-uk-has-become-a-costly-and-tortuous-slog<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/research\/magnificent-seven-sp-500\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fool.com\/research\/magnificent-seven-sp-500\/<\/a> <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcbarcelona.com\/agenda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.mwcbarcelona.com\/agenda<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/5g-sig-image-v3.png\" alt=\"5g sig image v3\"><\/p>\n<h2><span>5G Core Products<\/span><\/h2>\n<h1>\n<h3 style=\"color:#ffffff;\">Experience the full functionality of 5G core network technology!<\/h3>\n<\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>Our 5g products can help you achieve 5G monetisation, extend the life of existing infrastructure, optimise 5G SA and 5G NSA coverage for your subscribers, extend network functionality, streamline 5G routing and manage high-volume traffic, harmonise 5G network functions and increase 5G standalone core network security.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/5g-core-products\/http-2-signalling-controller\/\">Learn More About Our 5G Products<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><br \/>\n<!-- {\"type\":\"layout\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"padding_bottom\":\"none\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"text-align: right;\\\">[read_meter]<\/p>\n\n\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"margin_top\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"headline\",\"props\":{\"content\":\"\n\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>Is MWC Barcelona writing off 5G\u2019s potential too early? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\",\"image_align\":\"left\",\"image_margin\":\"xsmall\",\"title_element\":\"h1\",\"title_style\":\"h2\"}}]}]}]},{\"type\":\"section\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"padding_bottom\":\"none\",\"style\":\"default\",\"title_breakpoint\":\"xl\",\"title_position\":\"top-left\",\"title_rotation\":\"left\",\"vertical_align\":\"\",\"width\":\"default\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"row\",\"children\":[{\"type\":\"column\",\"props\":{\"image_position\":\"center-center\",\"position_sticky_breakpoint\":\"m\"},\"children\":[{\"type\":\"image\",\"props\":{\"image\":\"wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/MWC-Barcelona-2026-writing-off-5G-banner-image-scaled.png\",\"image_alt\":\"AI at MWC Barcelona 2026\",\"image_svg_color\":\"emphasis\",\"link\":\"https:\/\/squire-technologies.co.uk\/meet-us-at-mwc-barcelona-2026\/\",\"margin_bottom\":\"default\",\"margin_top\":\"default\"}},{\"type\":\"text\",\"props\":{\"column_breakpoint\":\"m\",\"content\":\"\n\n<p style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"><strong>Three of the six main themes of MWC Barcelona are AI-focused. Over 70 agenda items have 'AI' in the title, while hardly any have '5G'. It\u2019s quite a statement. 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