Definition:
5G is the fifth generation of mobile networks, following on from previous generations; 2G, 3G and 4G. 5G networks are expected to provide much faster connection speeds than previous networks. Furthermore, be more dependable with shorter response times and greater capacity. As an enabler of Industry, it is dubbed “the network of networks” because of its ability to unite many existing standards and cross different technologies and industries.
How it works / uses:
5G uses higher radio frequencies that are less crowded. This enables it to carry more data at a much faster rate. According to current estimates, 5G will be able to support up to 1,000 more devices per meter than 4G. The technology will also enable operators to better manage their networks.Verizon 5G Nationwide is now available in over 2,700 cities. Verizon 5G Home Internet provides users with ultra-fast wireless internet at home. 5G will enable $12.3 trillion in global economic output and support 22 million jobs by 2035.
Applications:
The ITU-R has identified three primary application areas for 5G’s enhanced capabilities. Enhanced Mobile Broadband services use 5G as a step up from 4G LTE mobile broadband services. Some of the 50 billion connected IoT devices will be linked by 5G technology.
Advantages:
Smaller transmitters will also be used in the technology. Rather than using single stand-alone masts, they are mounted on buildings and street furniture. According to current estimates, 5G will be able to support up to 1,000 more devices per metre than 4G.In addition, 5G technology will be able to ‘slice’ a physical network into multiple virtual networks. This means that operators will be able to deliver the appropriate network slice based on how it is used, allowing them to better manage their networks. This means that an operator, for example, will be able to use different slice capacities based on importance. A single user streaming a video, for example, would use a different slice of a business, whereas simpler devices could be separated from more complex and demanding applications.
Disadvantages:
The range of 5G connectivity is limited because frequency waves can only travel a short distance. This is exacerbated by the fact that the 5G frequency is disrupted by physical obstructions such as trees, towers, walls, and buildings.The costs of developing 5G infrastructure or adapting existing cellular infrastructure will be high. This amount will be compounded by the ongoing maintenance costs required to maintain high-speed connectivity. Customers will bear the brunt of these large price tags, and alternative options such as network sharing may be available.5G may bring true connectivity to primarily urban areas, but not necessarily rural areas. As things stand, many remote areas across the country lack access to any form of cellular connectivity. The 5G carriers will target larger cities with larger populations, eventually working their way out to the outskirts.However, upload speeds are rarely greater than 100Mbps, which is not quite as impressive as initially advertised.
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