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Telecom Business Review | Monday, June 13, 2022
The 5G and Internet of Things technologies are more than a new generation of wireless technology. It represents a fundamental shift in the mobile ecosystem, releasing a potent combination of amazing speed, expanded bandwidth, low latency, and better power efficiency that will drive billions of more connections over the next five years and transform the world.
FREMONT, CA: By 2025, the number of IoT devices will reach 75 billion. This ever-increasing number of intelligent devices necessitates a rapid communication protocol to boost the IoT ecosystem's efficiency. 5G is the fifth generation of cellular networks, which is said to be capable of downloading 10 gigabytes per second, or up to 100 times quicker than the 4G network, enabling smart devices to maintain connectivity.
5G is a game-changer; it offers faster, more stable, and more secure communication, which enables autonomous vehicles, smart grids for renewable energy, and AI-enabled manufacturing robots.
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Some of the IoT application cases for 5G include:
Research and development: 5G connectivity enables manufacturers to build various previously unavailable connected devices and services.
An immersive experience might be provided by virtual reality applications (such as Google Maps) that are connected to street devices (such as street lamps, parking meters, street signs, etc.) that provide real-time visuals to your VR headset. You would no longer be "placed" on the street resembling cardboard but witness a realistic, live representation of it.
Smart cities: 5G and IoT networks can improve citizens' welfare. An analogous situation could be enhanced traffic management.
Using 5G's extended capacity with more sensors and intelligent devices could make traffic management more proactive.
Transport: A 5G-enabled IoT ecosystem could cut automobile accidents and fatalities. The actual location of the pedestrians nearest to a moving vehicle might be displayed on its radar, thereby notifying the driver of blind areas. This is especially important when a child not in the driver's field of vision, for example, height, decides to run across the street. With prior knowledge of the child's (or any pedestrian's) existence in the area, the driver will be able to react more effectively, if not avoid the hazard.
Medical care: IoT in healthcare exists already. With 5G connectivity, however, a growing number of patients will have improved and more efficient access to IoT-connected wearable devices, enabling the sharing of their data with their physicians regardless of their location.
In addition, remote surgery may be possible, with surgeons remotely controlling a robot on-site to execute delicate procedures.
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