5G Technology
5G is the 5th generation mobile network. This is the new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G networks. 5G enables a new type of network designed to connect virtually everyone and everything, including machines, objects, and devices.
5G technology has a theoretical peak speed of 20 Gbps, while the peak speed of 4G is only 1 Gbps. 5G also promises lower latency, which could improve the performance of business applications as well as other digital experiences (such as online gaming, video conferencing, and self-driving cars).
5G technology is expected to improve connectivity in underserved rural areas and in cities where demand may exceed current capacity with 4G technology.
5G network will also have a dense distributed access architecture and bring data processing closer to the edge and the user to enable faster data processing.
5G is used in three main types of connectivity services, including enhanced mobile broadband, mission-critical communications, and large-scale IoT. One of the outstanding capabilities of 5G is that it is designed for backward compatibility, that is, the ability to flexibly support future services that are not yet known today.
Enhanced mobile broadband
In addition to improving our smartphones, 5G mobile technology can enable new immersive experiences like virtual reality and augmented reality with faster, more consistent data speeds, Lower latency and lower cost per bit.
Mission-critical communications
5G can enable new services that will transform industries with ultra-reliable, available, and low-latency links, such as remote control of critical infrastructure, vehicles, and medical procedure.
Massive IoT
5G aims to seamlessly connect a large number of sensors embedded in almost anything through reduced data rates, power and mobility, providing extremely simple connectivity solutions simple and inexpensive.
Inpact of 5G Technology
5G technology will not only usher in a new era of improved network speed and performance, but will also bring new connectivity experiences to users.
In healthcare, 5G technology and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity will enable patient monitoring through connected devices that continuously provide data on important health indicators, such as heart rate, heart and blood pressure.
In the auto industry, 5G combined with ML-based algorithms will provide information on traffic, accidents, and more. Vehicles will be able to share information with other vehicles and entities on the road, such as traffic lights.
Differences Between the Previous Generations of Mobile Networks and 5G
First Generation — 1G
1980s: 1G delivered analog voice.
Second Generation — 2G
Early 1990s: 2G introduced digital voice (e.g. CDMA- Code Division Multiple Access).
Third Generation — 3G
Early 2000s: 3G brought mobile data (e.g. CDMA2000).
Fourth Generation — 4G LTE
2010s: 4G LTE ushered in the era of mobile broadband.
1G, 2G, 3G and 4G technologies all lead to 5G, designed to provide more connections than ever before.
5G is a more unified and efficient air interface. It is designed with extensibility to deliver next-generation user experiences, support new deployment models, and deliver new services.