Edge computing is a top strategic priority for 87% of Tier-1 operators, driven by 5G rollouts, IoT services, and enterprise applications. Early use cases focus on video and gaming, with more complex enterprise and industrial scenarios emerging later. Operators aim to expand roles beyond connectivity to include IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Key deployment sites include metro data centers, central offices, and cell sites. Top challenges include cost, security, and orchestration. Operators are forming strategic partnerships—some with public cloud providers—to accelerate deployments and develop unified edge ecosystems​.

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