In today’s tech world, we expect to have everything available with a mere touch of a button. From conversing with people anywhere in the world, to downloading large files in a flash, innovations in mobile technology have caused our anticipations of connectivity to soar.
Mobile computing devices today include smartphones, laptops, tablets and convertibles, everything unrecognizable from the devices used 25 years ago, when the first mobile networks launched. Back then, it was all about their vocal. The 2G of the mobile networks added a test of the mix, while 3G offered access to data on the move. 4G further built on it by providing substantial speeds.
Now, though 4G is common all through the world, it is its successor that’s making the rounds now. 4G took a while to be implemented across the world, mainly because it was such a substantial change for the mobile industry. However, in time, it happened. The same thing can be said about 5G.
As compared to the 4G technology, 5G is miles ahead in terms of communication bandwidth, data exchange speeds and device-to-device usage. With its application, it will allow decreased latency and less battery consumption as compared to 4G technology. For this reason, it can be used in technologies like the Internet of Things.
Some significant features of the upcoming 5G technology are:
• Improvement in signaling efficiency
• Improved performance for wireless sensors
• Improved coverage as compared to 4G
• Improvement in data transfer rates as compared to 4G
• Reduction in latency
• Significant improvement in the ethereal efficiency as compared to 4G.
• While the exact standards of 5G are still being ironed out and widespread adoption is still years away, it is set to have a major impact on how businesses operate in several key areas.
Key Areas to Benefit from 5G
The main gain of this advancement can be seen in the flourishing IOT industry, in which machines communicate with each other, and do everything much faster than humans. But a momentous improvement in network latency also means more reliable and responsive apps and services on mobile device featuring which can be essential in an assortment of industries including education, healthcare, and government.
The lower latency networks are also expected to benefit the areas such as cloud gaming, where instant reactions are important in creating a pleasing experience.
5G to Increase Speed and Reduce Network Latency
It is apparent that 5G will get speed along with it. While 4G networks have a maximum downloading speed of 1 Gbps, 5G is expected to offer maximum download speeds of 10 Gbps, allowing you to quickly receive large files while on the move.
Another vowed benefit of 5G is reduction in network latency, or the time it takes for a bit of data to be sent from one end and received at the other end. In the era of voice-only networks, a delay for 100 ms was not really a problem as the human ear is not really sensitive enough to notice this. However, the human eye is sensitive and with the addition of the text, there rose a need for the delays to be reduced to less than 10 ms. In today’s era of touch interfaces, the delays are required to be lower, and the goal of 5G is expected to reduce the time required for the transfer of data to as little as 1 ms.
The Knack to Handle a Growing Wireless Device Customer Base Comfortably
5G is expected to transform the way the world is connected, and how its users converse with the internet. According to a research by ABI, the number of active wireless connected devices in 2014 was more than 16 billion – just a percent increase from 2013. If the trend continues in a similar manner, these numbers are expected to hit the 40 billion mark by 2020. This growth of demand from both the individuals and corporations is not sustainable on the 4G infrastructure, but should be on the remarkable 5G network as well.
The End of Peak Time Performance Issues
Unlike the fixed lines where the internet speed is consistent throughout the day, 3G and 4G networks are susceptible to signal drops and occasional peak time performance issues. This is one of the biggest problems with mobile broadband, particularly for users who are heavily dependent on cloud computing or remote working. The interruption can also mean that important international Skype calls get cut mid-conversation, which can harm your business.
There interruptions are large because the 3G and 4G networks depend on static, bulk masts to relay signals. However, these masts find it hard to reach a certain areas of coverage.
However, with the improvements in technology, 5G base stations can be installed in nearly every home and lamppost, providing constant coverage. If every individual user is able to access his/her antennae, it will be possible to operate at remarkable frequencies and enjoy the blistering speeds.
Improved Standards of Living in Emerging Markets
Even today, many developing countries have no access to basic broadband because of the high installation costs. With telecom operators using mobile masts to provide faster internet, they should be able to deliver fast internet to most remote areas. This could help businesses grow at a significant rate, as even more people gain from the new opportunities.
Factually, the emerging markets are expected to adopt the 5G at a faster rate in comparison to the developed nations because of the fewer infrastructure intricacies and the absence of legacy restraints.
Some other repercussions include:
• The ability for driverless cars to converse with each other,
• Smart surgery – human operated robot to perform difficult surgeries
• Air traffic control centers to monitor multiple airports at one time
It is not easy to imagine the extent that different populations and countries will be benefitted from adopting the 5G networks, but will surely help in increasing the standard of living of people in extraordinary ways.
