Study: Energy saving 5G tech could slash UK CO2 by 25 million tonnes

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University of Surrey research explores environmental impact and possible efficiency strategies delivered through technology improvements for 5G networks

Next generation technologies and efficiency features across 5G mobile networks could help cut around 25 million tonnes of indirect carbon emissions from the UK economy, challenging the assumption that...

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