Dutch people have become more familiar with 5G in 2020, although one third is still not. Older people are generally less familiar with 5G than young people. When asked what 5G stands for, the most frequent answer is "faster internet". The findings come from the latest survey by the Telecompaper Consumer Insights panel, conducted in October among 1,500 people.
The survey centered on familiarity with the mobile technology, its possible use, people's willingness to pay and concerns about 5G radiation. 5G networks were first introduced in April by Vodafone, followed by KPN and T-Mobile at the end of July.
About 6 percent of the respondents said they use 5G, with 88 percent saying they do not yet. The rest were not sure. 5G is most commonly used in the 25-45 age bracket, with around 10 percent on the new networks.
Almost a quarter of the Dutch who do not currently use 5G would be willing to buy a new smartphone to access the service. Paying more for a subscription or switching mobile providers are less popular options.
Meanwhile, concerns about 5G radiation have declined over the past year. At the end of 2020, 20 percent said they were a bit worried, compared to 28 percent the year before. The "no worries at all" category grew to 60 from 40 percent.
