5G and Its Obstacles
Is 5G really ready?
What is 5G?
5G is the fifth generation cellular network that is at least 10 times faster than 4G LTE and some experts even claim that it could eventually be 100 times faster. To give an example, instead of waiting five minutes to download a movie on Netflix in 4G, it will take only 30 seconds on 5G so it could even replace your home’s current high-speed internet service. This new standard means devices will be able to communicate with each other with no lag. To make this clear, imagine this: when you write “5G” on a paper, you see it as it happens and that is what zero-latency means.
The 4G network responds to our commands in just under 50 milliseconds and with 5G, it will take around 1 millisecond which is 400 times faster than a blink of the eye. Smartphone users will enjoy a more streamlined experience but for a world that is increasingly dependent on the internet, a reduction in time delay is critical. Self-driving cars require a continuous stream of data and the quicker that information is delivered to autonomous vehicles the better and safer they can run.
According to many analysts, this is just one example of how 5G could become the connective tissue for the IoT (Internet of things), an industry that is projected to grow threefold by 2025. Not just connecting and controlling robots, but also…
