And despite early promise from demos, many businesses have not rushed into deploying 5G in their factories or offices. Though it hasn’t grabbed the headlines, 5G has brought improvements that often seem transparent to users, says Daniel Ode, head of Ericsson Singapore, Philippines & Brunei. Q: It’s been more than four years since the first 5G Standalone (SA) network was rolled out in Singapore. That may not grab headlines, but without consistent coverage, more advanced 5G features are challenging to apply in real-world conditions. So, while there’s plenty of discussion about 6G, the more immediate work is still with 5G.