Singapore may have achieved over 95% nationwide 5G coverage via Singtel’s 5G network. But for the average 5G smartphone user, the day-to-day experience has probably remained the same. Yes, speeds are faster, but they aren’t as amazing as predicted. And the much-touted 5G use cases e.g. augmented reality (AR), autonomous cars, and remote surgery have yet to materialise. It’s fair to say 5G has yet to live up to the hype.
But everyone will probably be on 5G — perhaps in a few years’ time. After all, the Singapore government is pushing 5G adoption in commercial scenarios like remote piloting of ships and augmented/mixed reality for unique multimedia experiences and healthcare tech. Lenovo, too, is doing its part to accelerate this process. The PC market leader recently introduced new ThinkPad laptops with integrated 5G eSIM. These business notebooks span Lenovo’s ThinkPad range, from the premium ThinkPad X1 Carbon to the Qualcomm-powered ThinkPa…
