Verizon highlights the 5G drone opportunity

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January 4, 2020 Verizon wants to become the first carrier to use its 5G network to connect 1 million drone flights Verizon has targeted drone connectivity since October 2016, when it first announced its intention to sell wireless data plans for the emerging technology. Now, it sees the segment as a potential core revenue stream for its 5G network. Drones present telecoms with data-intensive applications to catalyze subscriptions for their 5G networks. Firms like Verizon can take advantage by selling 5G data plans for drones and even forging exclusive deals with drone makers to develop 5G-ready drones. Telecoms have been searching for alternative ways to connect users to their networks as global smartphone sales have stagnated for almost two full years — and drones could present a promising opportunity. Business Insider Intelligence's George Paul has the full story. BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS These are the biggest fintech losers of 2019 Business Insider Intelligence has selected the fintechs that struggled throughout the year, based on negative news including botched service launches, flawed technologies, or a troubled startup culture. Read More → Huawei could face the brunt of the US-driven geopolitical tensions Huawei can attribute much of its success to its close relationship with the Chinese government — but this state-funded success has also rendered it a target of the US. Read More → Apple's biggest healthcare moves in 2019 Here's a glimpse at Apple's biggest healthcare moves in 2019 and how they could evolve in the year ahead. Read More → Three key mobile banking features banks should invest in Many mobile features — like fraud alerts, balance information, and bill pay — are becoming more expected from banks, forcing them to turn to more advanced features to win and engage customers. Read More → DeepMind AI outperforms doctors in identifying breast cancer Researchers from Imperial College London and Google Health this week published new research that shows DeepMind's medical AI system can outperform doctors on identifying breast cancer from X-ray images. Read More → Reliance Industries is starting to roll out its new e-commerce platform The new offering currently features over 50,000 grocery items and is available in three cities with plans to expand to more in the coming months. Read More → Fintech pros think the trend of rebundling financial services will continue in 2020 By offering more services, fintechs can diversify their revenue streams and build toward a more sustainable business model. Read More → Physical branches might not be a lost cause for banks Banks are slashing their branch networks to reduce costs and stay relevant — but they should proceed with caution. 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