According to Vodafone, 14% of companies plan to invest in the tool within the next year, highlighting a strong immediate interest in next-generation digital services.
The data also revealed that 89% of businesses are turning to technology to boost efficiency.
This comes as Vodafone stated that 86% of customers consider the rollout of 5G Standalone (5G SA) to be important or extremely important, with 44% saying that lower latency could drive business growth.
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A further 83% added that they would slightly or significantly increase their investments in 5G once advanced capabilities become available.
Additionally, 46% of respondents believe that 5G SA will provide a competitive advantage within three years by facilitating greater innovation.
As a result, to address this growing demand, the telecoms giant has expanded its existing 5G Ultra service to enterprise and small- to medium-sized business customers, allowing them access to 5G SA.
The 5G SA network is fully upgraded and future-proofed, offering numerous new advantages that were not available on 4G or 5G non-standalone networks, the company revealed.
Vodafone UK, business director, Nick Gliddon, stated: “Our customers are telling us they are ready for 5G Standalone.
“Whether it is to keep employees connected with more reliable services, or to customise their business through next-generation services such as network slicing. 5G Standalone is the doorway to innovation, new revenues, and better connection with employees.”
He continued: “We launched the UK’s first 5G Standalone network in 2023. But to bring the benefits to everyone, we need consolidation – we cannot avoid a digital divide without it.
“ Our proposed merger with Three UK is good for customers, good for competition and good for the country. It will deliver much-needed scale, better enabling us to deliver the benefits of 5G Ultra to all customers, regardless of where they live.”
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