5G is Coming and Will Change How You Communicate

Communication has changed over the past 100 years. It is nothing like it used to be. Now we have the internet and cell phones. 5G is coming and it is going to change how you communicate. Here are some of the ways this is going to happen.

Instant Communication

The faster you can communicate the better it is. There is an obvious lag in sending and receiving messages that can definitely be improved. This messes with the linear nature of most communication, making it more difficult to understand.

5G networks are going to drastically increase the speed at which we communicate. 5G will have much lower latency. Latency is a measure of responsiveness, and lower latency numbers mean that we can interact with information quicker.

Connectivity

Currently, most communication happens via voice or text messaging. In many cases, the number and type of devices that can communicate efficiently is limited by the network itself.

For businesses, this will mean staff members can take advantage of the 5G network to stay connected wherever they need to go. While Wi-Fi is available all over the place, it is not everywhere and can have limited performance in other places. There is also the problem that many Wi-Fi networks are protected as well and can be used to look at any data that is transmitted over them. Having access to a 5G network means that any device with a phone service transmitter can connect on a secure connection. Most devices including smartphones, tablets, and laptops can be equipped with these transmitters, allowing you to provide your team with the tools needed to connect anywhere. This is going to improve the security of your communications. How you communicate becomes safer.

Increased Capacity

One of the leading problems that networks face is the capacity limit compared to the number of devices. This happens especially with Wi-Fi networks that have bandwidth limitations along with limitations on how many devices can be connected concurrently. 4G networks have already experienced problems due to this limit, but 5G networks likely won’t have that problem for a long time since they have a much higher capacity than older networks. This will create a two-fold issue since many 4G devices may initially be incompatible with 5G networks. However, many communications companies are working to find ways of transitioning 4G devices to 5G networks without problems.

Expect 5G to come online towards the end of 2018. Watch as how you communicate changes. Notice the increased ability to communicate effectively. Enjoy the new technology and know that any complaints you have are likely already being addressed.

Originally published at webscientists.net on September 17, 2018.