5G OPPORTUNITIES

There is much agility – and complexity – in the country ’ s 5G scene . Infrastructure provider CETIN , O2 Czech Republic and Telenor CEE are all part of PPF Telecom Group ( the group holds an 81 % stake in O2 ) and CETIN recently awarded Ericsson to build 5G radio networks , according to Reuters reports , aiming at ultimately replacing Nokia and Huawei as current technology providers . The central European country is starting an auction for 5G frequencies to attract a fourth operator alongside O2 , T-Mobile and Vodafone .

Hruska is upbeat about 5G ’ s potential and believes “ the next big wave ” will be the new iPhone 12 and 12 Pro , which will launch locally in November .

“ We are a small country and not normally on the first wave of countries , but I am positive about these models . Apple appeals to early adopters and I ’ m sure customers will upgrade .” Initially it is focusing its 5G efforts on Prague and Kolin , to be cost efficient , and has signed up 2,000 customers so far .

Emeldi ’ s Bystriansky added : “ The system is also 5G-ready . It supports

EXECUTIVE PROFILE :

Title : CEO Company : Emeldi Group Industry : Telco

Dusan Bystriansky , from the role of Emeldi Group CEO , steers the company ’ s strategic directions and operations as one of the founders serving with the company since its inception in 1998 . He brings to the company over 30 years of IT Telecommunications experience in leading enterprise consulting projects in Canada , USA , Australia , UK and continental Europe , and most importantly a passion to deliver solutions which meet and often exceed customers ’ expectations .

283 businesschief . eu