In reply to Scott Puopolo.

Adding to Rica's response, 5G development will be about capacity/bandwidth, as well as network intelligence?

By all accounts, the overall industry is still working toward gaining consensus on definitions and standards related to 5G. Kelly's blog and Verizon's announcement states that 5G technology should be introduced in the U.S. sometime after 2020, but Verizon is accelerating the expected rate of innovation -- and Cisco is very pleased to help drive this new wave of development.

Other parts of the world are working to accelerate and drive 5G standards. South Korea is targeting its upcoming Olympic Games in 2018 to launch 5G trial networks, and China has launched initiatives, as well.

Europe has also initiated a 5G Public Private Partnership (PPP) to garner investment and innovation. In Latin America, South Asia, and also Africa, the race to 5G is also afoot.