Amid criticisms that the 5G process is excluding input from non-telecoms verticals (see separate article), the European Union has launched a consultation with a view to getting all verticals equally involved in 5G developments, rather than allowing this to be dominated by just the telecoms vertical. The EU has devised an online questionnaire, open until July 11, to seek the views of “any sector that perceives benefits from connectivity to improve its process, products or services”. The aim is to identify opportunities for a coordinated introduction of 5G networks in Europe, and to assess elements of a ‘5G Action Plan’ for 2020 and beyond. The result should be a manifesto with a list of priority actions to enable 5G implementation,…