Survey: Several Reasons Why People Are Reluctant to Use 5G Networks

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Vika Azkiya Dihni 22/08/2022 14:50 WIB

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A Populix survey reveals that despite public enthusiasm for 5G networks, 8% of respondents stated their unwillingness to use it, citing various reasons.

Reasons Respondents Did Not Use 5G Networks (July 2022)

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Reasons Respondents Did Not Use 5G Networks (July 2022)

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Indonesia has officially entered the 5G era. Several operators are also known to have deployed the network in several cities.

However, a Populix survey titled *Mobile Phone Usage and 5G Network Projection* reports that some Indonesians are reluctant to use the 5G network. A recorded 8% of respondents said they were unwilling to use it, citing various reasons.

The dominant reason for reluctance to use the 5G network is limited internet access, as stated by 53% of respondents.

Furthermore, 39% of respondents also stated their unwillingness to use the 5G network due to its higher cost. Other reasons given by respondents included unfamiliarity with the technology (36%), and concerns about harmful radiation (17%).

This survey was conducted from July 4-14, 2022. It involved 1,000 male and female respondents aged 18-55 years, spread across major Indonesian cities such as Jabodetabek, Bandung, Surabaya, Medan, Semarang, and other cities.

(Also Read: Apple Dominates Global 5G Smartphone Market Share)

Editor : Annissa Mutia

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