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: US Retail Sales Outlook—Preview: Latest Retail Projections in the Absence of Government DataRolling Metric Declines This Week: Weekly US Consumer Sentiment, Week 34, 2025—InfographicWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 StoresWalmart Investment Community Meeting 2025: From Low-Margin Retailer to Diversified, Digital Profit Engine, But Tariffs Create Uncertainty