The Scottish government has developed a blueprint for the rollout of 5G in Scotland, increasing the country’s GDP by a potential £17bn (€18.4bn) by 2035.

Axar.az reports citing foreign media that the ‘Forging our Digital Future with 5G’ report details current and future strategy for implementing 5G in Scotland. The government has declared its intention to work in partnership with industry bodies, regulators and the public sector to ensure 5G connectivity can benefit residents across Scotland, with particular reference to ensuring connectivity in rural areas. Scotland-wide deployment of 5G is projected to create around 160,000 jobs and 3,100 new businesses.

The blueprint details a range of potential uses for 5G in Scotland, including:

Using connected sensors to monitor patient health in real-time, reducing the need for in-person hospital and GP appointments;
Gathering data on river levels using 5G sensors, in order to produce localized flood warnings;
Providing immersive content at tourist destinations;
Monitoring crops and livestock through tracking and video analysis; and
Deploying automated and connected traffic management services to reduce congestion and boost road safety.

Decision-makers in Scotland need to do everything they can to ensure Scotland is at the forefront of the 5G revolution. This new 5G strategy is a step in the right direction.