The new face of media and entertainment industry is in the making as 5G deployment is in the horizon.  

FREMONT, CA: The trend of digitalization is changing the way media and entertainment industry works. The initial years of the twenty-first century was all about increased channels of distribution while the second decade has been about 4G capabilities and smartphones. The next big development is coming up in the form of 5G network connectivity, and it will transform many fundamental aspects of the industry. Although highly unpredictable, there will be changes to the way content is created and how it propagates. Consumers and creators will both see significant disruption.

The impact that 5G will have on the media industry is comprehensive and all-encompassing. Consumption pattern will vary again because the speed and quality of content will improve. With 5G, the download speeds will increase manifold. High-definition content that now takes some minutes will require a few seconds to download. This is bound to shift the focus of the audience from streaming to downloading again. Currently, the price of downloading is substantially higher than streaming. Hence, consumers have favored streaming channels. As upload and download speeds touch break-neck speed with 5G.

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Another implication of speed will be the increased use of live-streaming. With near real-time broadcast capabilities, creators can expect to gain broader audience outreach for live content. Similarly, the viewers will also get access to a rich variety of quality content. Viewing experience will see a sea of change as buffering will become a thing of the past.

Right now, content creators are considered to be powerful. However, the power balance might see a shift towards distributors. Distributors will have the best facilities, and content creators will have to seek out the distributors to gain access to it. The companies that provide older network facilities will merge with 5G providers and distributors in a bid to win the market. Ultimately, consumers are sure to derive maximum entertainment value.