As real-time video, remote work, and AI-driven applications surge, uplink traffic is outpacing what many networks were built to handle. This session explores how 5G and 5G Advanced are evolving to meet new traffic patterns, reshaping RAN architecture and operator investment priorities. Panelists will examine uplink-heavy use cases such as livestreaming, drone video, and industrial IoT, and how they influence spectrum strategy, antenna design, and backhaul planning.