5G: A TECHNOLOGICAL WONDER
G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything including machines, objects, and devices.
5G wireless technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and more uniform user experience to more users. Higher performance and improved efficiency empower new user experiences and connect new industries.
No one company or person owns 5G, but several companies within the mobile ecosystem are contributing to bringing 5G to life. Qualcomm has played a major role in inventing the many foundational technologies that drive the industry forward and makeup 5G, the next wireless standard.
WHAT WILL 5G ENABLE?
G will enable instantaneous connectivity to billions of devices, the Internet of Things (IoT), and a truly connected world.5G will provide the speed, low latency, and connectivity to enable a new generation of applications, services, and business opportunities that have not been seen before.
There are three major categories of the use case for 5G:
Massive machine to machine communications — also called the Internet of Things (IoT) that involves connecting billions of devices without human intervention at a scale not seen before. This has the potential to revolutionize modern industrial processes and applications including agriculture, manufacturing, and business communications.
Ultra-reliable low latency communications — mission-critical including real-time control of devices, industrial robotics, vehicle to vehicle communications and safety systems, autonomous driving, and safer transport networks. Low latency communications also open up a new world where remote medical care, procedures, and treatment are all possible
Enhanced mobile broadband — providing significantly faster data speeds and greater capacity keeping the world connected. New applications will include fixed wireless internet access for homes, outdoor broadcast applications without the need for broadcast vans, and greater connectivity for people on the move.
For communities, 5G will enable the connection of billions of devices for our smart cities, smart schools, and smart homes, smart and safer vehicles, enhance health care and education and provide a safer and more efficient place to live.
For businesses and industry, 5G and IoT will provide a wealth of data allowing them to gain insights into their operations like never before. Businesses will operate and make key decisions driven by data, innovate in agriculture, smart farms, and manufacturing, paving the way for cost savings, better customer experience, and long term growth.
New and Emerging technologies such as virtual and augmented reality will be accessible by everyone. Virtual reality provides connected experiences that were not possible before. With 5G and VR you will be able to travel to your favorite city, watch a live football match with the feeling of being at the ground, or even be able to inspect real estate and walk through a new home all from the comfort of your couch.
5G will keep us connected in tomorrow’s smart cities, smart homes, and smart schools, and enable opportunities that we haven’t even thought of yet.
WHAT ARE THE FIRST APPLICATIONS FOR 5G?
Fixed wireless access for homes and enhanced mobile broadband services are the first applications using new 5G phones, tablets, wireless access modems, and hot spots.
WHAT DO 5G DEVICES OFFER?
The prime benefits of 5G devices will be significantly faster speeds in data access, downloading, and streaming content. Besides, 5G devices will have increased computing power and make use of the lower latency, meaning that the devices will enjoy virtually instantaneous connections to the network, as well as greater connectivity when on the move due to the use of advanced antenna beam steering.
WHICH KIND OF DEVICES WILL BE 5G?
Mobile handsets, tablets, and hot spots equipped with 3G, 4G, and 5G connectivity were launched in 2019 and low latency and widespread machine to machine applications using 5G will be developed in the coming years.