The Revolutionary New Network Improving Global Communications
By Kris Lamey, February 02, 2021
© 2020 – Present, Kris Lamey, Inc.
NAVIGATION
5G is already causing ripples in the technology industry. From augmented reality to virtual reality and even operating driverless cars, this revolutionary network promises speeds 10-100 times faster than the 4G network.
5G network promises to give technology-based businesses an edge in the market, and for a good reason – better connectivity on more devices.
How It Works
5G and massive internet of things, IoT, are the main driving forces behind creating a more efficient, interconnected world. Through the 5G network, connected devices and sensors communicate with each other in a seamless network setup.
Unlike LTE networks, 5G uses three spectrums to connect devices:
- Low-band spectrum: It offers a wide coverage area and good wall penetration, although peak data speeds reach only 100Mbps.
- Mid-band spectrum: It’s much faster than low-band, with much lower latency. Although peak speeds can reach 1Gbps, it’s not as effective in penetrating buildings.
- High-band spectrum: It delivers the best 5G performance and can reach a peak performance of 10 Gbps. Although fast, it has extremely low latency, with a poor penetration through buildings and a low-coverage area.
What’s in It for Consumers?
5G Can Accommodate More Devices
5G network can accommodate multiple devices and will therefore be able to usher in more smart devices and sensors, all at once. Gartner Inc. predicts a steady rise in connected devices, up to 21 billion by the end of 2020.
Arguably, the current 4G network can’t handle a large number of devices connected over a close area, such as in a soccer stadium. 5G seeks to solve such challenges, with significant improvements in efficiency, network safety, and a host of economic benefits and new services globally.
You Can Work Remotely and On-The-Go
Unlike wired networks, 5G will allow businesses to set up satellite offices in remote locations, making it easier and faster to work on the go – whether from the subway, car, or plane. Businesses and individuals will find 5G more reliable as wireless networks completely replace wired connections.
5G FAQs
Why Is 5G Faster Than 4G?
5G has greater bandwidth than 4G, and tech enthusiasts expect that 5G will support faster upload and download speeds. The latency or communication time between devices will also decrease significantly.
Can 5G Support more Devices?
Fans expect that 5G will make it easy to connect at least 1 million devices over 0.38 square miles, compared to 2,000 devices connected via 4G over the same distance.
What’s the Future of the 5G Network?
Developers of the 5G network are focusing on creating extreme simplicity for users, a much lower power consumption than the previous 4G networks, and much broader network coverage to reach more remote regions of the world.
Is the 5G Network Expensive to Deploy?
According to a study by Deloitte, deploying the 5G fiber optic cable across the US could cost a significant investment of between $130-150 billion. This investment in infrastructure means adding up to 3-10 times the number of towers to enhance the 5G communication between cell towers. But going by the goodies this network is going to provide, we can say that it’s a viable investment.
Is 5G Technology Dangerous?
Although radiation is dangerous, your mobile phone uses non-ionizing radiation, which is virtually harmless, unlike the ionizing radiation that X-Rays produces.
In short, 5G will allow for faster, more reliable global communications – a necessity in a global economy. Users will no longer struggle with connections in more remote locations, even while the speed of their access is significantly improved.
