The Future is 5G

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THE FUTURE IS 5G
It is 2020- there are roll-up TVs,
voice-activated assistants, foldable smartphones,
and an array of internet-connected smart
devices. More technology and innovations are
being introduced every day. And with more
devices, arises the need for a better-connected
network. A new era of digital economy age was
unleashed as wireless networks evolved from
voice-only first generation to voice and text
2G, 3G-enabled basic mobile computing, and then
to the latest Internet- enabled 4G where we got
higher speeds and millions of apps to help us
work faster and smarter. And now, 5G is here to
open the floodgates to download speed that is
more than ten times what we are used to. These
are crucial days for 5G. The transition to this
wireless technology poses unique opportunities
and challenges that must be carefully thought and
addressed if the United States is to maximize
the use of next-gen wireless networks and
applications that rely on them. Undoubtedly,
that 5G will have a significant impact on
American users- a major one from performance
improvements like faster video streaming,
real-time gaming, and more, thanks to the reduced
latency provided by 5G networks. And
decision-makers are faced with the sophisticated
technologies and dynamics around this network,
wherein their decisions will have an impact on
long-term national competitiveness. Hold on!
Let's pause and ask a few crucial questions- What
exactly is 5G, how is it different from previous
technologies, where's it being used, why 5G, and
how could you benefit from it? WHAT IS 5G? In
simple words, 5G is the fifth generation of the
wireless network. A new global wireless standard
after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, 5G is
designed to connect virtually anyone and
anything, including objects, machines, and
devices. It is meant to deliver high multi-Gbps
peak data, low latency, higher reliability, huge
network capacity, increased availability, and
consistent user experience. Powered by new
technology, millimeter wave, or mmWave, 5G's
higher performance and efficiency empower more
unique user experiences and connect new
industries. HOW'S 5G DIFFERENT FROM PREVIOUS
TECHNOLOGIES? Well, the previous generation of
networks is 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G. First
generation Introduced in the 1980s, 1G was all
about analog voice. Second generation 2G came
up in the early 1990s and introduced the first
generation digital voice technologies such as
CDMA, GSM, and TDMA. Third generation In the
early 2000s, 3G brought mobile data such as EVDO,
HSPA, UMTS, and CDMA2000, considerably reducing
the speeds from 200kbps to a few megabits per
second (Mbps). Fourth generation Enter 2010s
and 4G technologies like WiMAX and LTE ushered in
the era of mobile broadband- the next
incompatible leap forward is scaling up to
hundreds of megabits and gigabit- level
speeds. All these led to 5G, which is unified
and a more capable air interface. It brings three
new aspects to the table higher speeds, super
reliability, and ability to connect a log more
devices at once and negligible latency. All set
to expand the mobile ecosystem into new realms-
5G will impact every sector- safer transport,
remote healthcare, precision agriculture, digital
logistic, and more will be a reality, enabling
next-gen user experiences, empowering newer
deployment models and delivering new
services. WHERE IS 5G USED? What defines the
capability of 5G is that it is designed to
support future service, which may be unknown
today, flexibly and ably. It can be used across
three primary connected services- Enhanced
mobile broadband 5G will make smartphones better
and usher in experiences like VR and AR with
faster and uniform data rates and low
cost-per-bit. Mission-critical communications
5G will transform industries with reliable and
low latency links like remote control of
infrastructure and medical procedures. Details
IoT Seamless connection to huge embedded sensors
through the ability to scale down data rates,
power providing extremely lost cost connectivity
solutions. HOW CAN BUSINESSES USE 5G? Due to
high data speed and superior network reliability,
5G will tremendously impact businesses-
enhancing efficiency and giving users faster
access to information. Depending on the
particular sector, companies can fully utilize
5G capabilities, especially industries that
require high speed, low latency, and
networkability that 5G provides. All in all, 5G
poses a significant opportunity for economic
growth throughout several sectors in the United
States and the world. The degree to which 5G
network deployment services are anticipated to be
integrated within the US economy's processes
highlights the importance and risks inherent to
relying on untrusted suppliers of the
network. What is needed at this point in digital
transformation is a national 5G strategy that
invests in research, supports trusted bodies,
accelerates deployment, and facilitates the
transition through a priority approach.
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