# 5G-Enabled Production Labs Verizon's 5G Labs are Places for Companies to Develop 5G Experiences By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-02-11 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-labs References: [campaignlive](https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/verizon-launches-first-international-5g-production-lab-london/1673569) & [verizon](https://www.verizon.com/about/our-company/5g-labs) To support the growth of [5G](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verizon-5g-home-internet-service) technology and experiences, [Verizon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-enabled-cars) is opening 5G [Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-beauty) where companies are invited to develop and test apps and experiences. Verizon recently launched its first 5G-enabled international production lab in London. As the 5G network will offer significantly improved performance over 4G networks, Verizon is encouraging people to make the most of the cutting-edge innovation. Within the London Lab, there's a mobile command center, an AR shopping experience, smart retail shelving and much more. 5G technology will not just be elevating mobile networks but also interconnecting a variety of devices, machines and objects to offer an improved level of performance, efficiency and experiences. 5G will touch a variety of industries, including everything from education and entertainment to transportation. Image Credit: Verizon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **5g-enabled Production Labs:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing and testing apps and experiences that leverage the improved performance of 5G technology. - **Interconnecting Devices with 5G:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing new devices and experiences that take advantage of the improved performance, efficiency, and interconnectivity offered by 5G. - **5G Impacting Various Industries:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include exploring how 5G can enhance industries such as education, entertainment, and transportation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in education include developing new educational technologies and platforms that leverage the improved performance and interconnectivity of 5G. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in entertainment include creating immersive and interactive experiences that utilize the enhanced capabilities of 5G technology. - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in transportation include developing smart infrastructure and connected vehicle technologies that leverage the speed and reliability of 5G networks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Network-Enabled Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-enabled-cars.md) - [Hyper-Fast 5G Network Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verizon-5g-ultra-wideband.md) - [SME-Targeted 5G Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/on-site-5g.md) - [5g-Enabled Retail Showcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-retail-showcase.md) - [AR-Enabled Nature Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-planet.md) - [5G-Enabled Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-edge-5g.md) - [AR-Enhancing Neck Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-xr-neckband.md) - [Portable High-Speed Internet Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-tcl-hh500v-gigacube.md) - [AI Smart Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ericsson.md)