Insight ReportBuilding Blocks of the Metaverse: 5G Coresight Research May 9, 2022 Reasons to Read5G is the fastest and most advanced cellular network yet, outperforming the latest generation of Wi-Fi. The technology will be crucial for powering realistic and immersive virtual shopping experiences. In this report, we explore how 5G is powering the metaverse and discuss its benefits and underlying technologies. We consider what brands and retailers should know about 5G. This report is part of our Building Blocks of the Metaverse series, which presents insights into the core technological components of the retail metaverse, including important details for retailers to know in establishing a presence and operating in the virtual space. Read the previous report in the series, on immersive technologies. Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the metaverse. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 13: Dollar Tree and Five Below Drive Store OpeningsAnalyst Corner: Chinese Consumers Still Embrace International Brands—If Those Brands Deliver: Three Key Findings from a New Study, with John HarmonPlaybook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to PowerhouseWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 26: River Island To Close 30+ Stores
