Recently, experts at Hannover Messenger 2025 explained one thing: the proof of the concept of Industrial 5G was conducted. But although the publication on a large scale is moving forward, the industries still strike road barriers-especially when it comes to cost, justifying the situation, supporting the device, and comprehensive awareness. A new report reveals that during two allocated sessions on 5G and industrial wireless, operators have shared examples of 5G deployment operations in the real world-from steel factories to wastewater facilities-proving technical works.

However, the general consensus that there was a long way for 5G industrial 5G to lead the prevailing adoption. The biggest obstacles? Completion and cost. Many still see 5G expensive and difficult to justify, although the returns may be present if you look closely.

-Andreas Muller, 5G-ACIA and BOSCH 6G, April 2025

Transfer. Daniel May described Siemens 5G as “fixed” and said that most of his customers are exploring how to use it – although the current economic climate slows down things.

However, he sees great opportunities in industrial spaces on a large scale where traditional wires are very expensive. However, MAI called challenges such as the lack of original 5G support in many devices and sedimentary spectrum rules in the world.

After that, the Duncan Hawkins added from Ericsson that the company’s internal structure can intercept the road – specifically, who has 5G: the IT team or OT team? This separation, along with budget courses, makes it difficult to move forward unless there is a strong education.

So, yes, there is still a lot to discover – especially about the devices, costs and structures of the company – but the shift from the test to real publishing processes happens. The message is clear: 5G in manufacturing and industry is no longer “perhaps”. It happens, not only at the same time.