2021- 5G is here and what’s in it for you
5G- The next generation of wireless connectivity
It’s 2021 and suddenly the world is buzzing about 5G! Let’s explore, apart from just being a next generation of wireless connectivity, how it will impact your day to day life.
i) Speed, probably the first thing that came to your mind, set to be 100 times faster than LTE, with 1–10 Gb/s. Yes, you read it correctly. 100 times faster than 4G! Get ready for faster downloads- Live, learn, and play- on the go.
ii) Save more Power — Much more energy efficient-power consumption reduced by 90%, if you spend a lot of time digitally, you can worry less about your power consumption! (assuming you keep the screen time the same ;)).
iii) Much fewer network failures — “Am I audible?”, “Are you able to see my screen”, “let me reconnect” — a few of the trending catchphrases from 2020- the pandemic world which made an ideal case for remote working. A significant amount of users connected with their 4G connections and network drops and failures were clearly noticeable. 5G is supposed to create an ultra-reliable connection with minimal network failures. Enjoy uninterrupted connections on the move.
iv) Ultra-reliable low latency communication (uRLLC) — With reduced time for data from the device to be uploaded and reach its target (1 ms compared to 50 ms for 4G) it can provide a much-needed boost to mission-critical services.
v) Stay connected to all your loved ones — Massive connections: 100- fold increase of supported devices to 1mn devices/km, which means a significant improvement in mobile coverage and will allow millions of devices to be connected simultaneously.
These are a few of many applications of 5G in our day to day life. In the next article, we’ll explore how 5G has the capability to shape the world for better and sustainable living.
References:
i)The 5G era New horizons for advanced electronics and industrial companies -Mc Kinsey & Company
ii) What is 5G- Innovation Hub
