US 5G upgraders: Who they are and what motivates them?

One in five US telco consumers are considering upgrading to 5G next year. Learn more about this population with YouGov’s latest Profile Peek

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According to YouGov’s latest research, 21% of the current 3G/4G users are considering upgrading to 5G in the next 12 months. YouGov’s Profile Peek: USA 5G Upgraders unveils that these consumers are more likely to upgrade in the next four to six months, aged under 34 and hear about 5G from social media.

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