How Can We Make 5G Greener?

This IDC Market Perspective explores strategies to make 5G networks more environmentally sustainable, focusing on reducing carbon emissions and energy consumption. It highlights the commitments of telecom operators to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, emphasizing the importance of energy-efficient technologies, AI-driven network management, and renewable energy sources. It also discusses the role of equipment life-cycle management, network infrastructure optimization, and the adoption of circular economy practices in enhancing the sustainability of 5G networks. "Telecom operators can make 5G networks green by investing in the technology and techniques discussed in this report. The network can even drive cost-savings while enabling services that boost revenue," said Masarra Mohamed, senior research analyst at IDC.