We have heard about the 5G network for a long time, a term that is becoming increasingly relevant.
In order not to complicate it, the 5G network is the fifth generation of mobile phone technologies and is the successor to 4G technology. The deployment of this new technology will completely change the way we communicate and will mark a true revolution in our time.
Let’s go by parts: the 1G network allowed one mobile to speak to another, but only that was possible. 2G technology introduced SMS messages. For its part, the 3G network incorporated an Internet connection and 4G brought with it the reproduction of videos in real-time; that is, streaming and augmented reality.
So what news could we have with the 5G network? Below we show you some of the advantages that will come with the deployment of this technology.
More connected devices
The 5G network should support a greater number of connected devices than the 4G LTE. The standard states that it should be 1 million per square kilometer.
It is a high number, but consider that this technology will boost the Internet of Things, so many other everyday devices will have digital interconnection.
The infrastructure of 5G technology has greater power and that would help to avoid saturation in the network, especially in large agglomerations. This would end coverage losses at large events such as concerts, mass celebrations, end of the year, etc.
Quick and better connections
Before starting to delve into this point, it is important to note that 4G networks reach speeds of up to 1GB / s, while 5G networks could exceed 10 GB / s, so this technology would be up to 10 times faster and that would be great for downloading content.
This means that if you want to download a video or a movie, you can do it in a matter of seconds.
Longer-lasting battery
Users will notice noticeable savings on the battery as 5G technology leaves the 4G infrastructure to work, remaining idle until the user requests processes that demand much faster speeds.
But, in addition to that, it would be unthinkable to allow a technology with this type of specifications to be deployed in mobile devices that do not have an architecture prepared for it.
Microprocessor companies are developing chips to optimize and balance the binomial in terms of performance and consumption. Not only will we see more power to enjoy a gaming experience, Virtual Reality, or entertainment, but the processes of these processors will allow longer battery life.
Lower latency
If everyone who is playing online notices that there is lag, then the 5G network will fall for you. Latency; that is, the time it takes for the data to travel the distance between the sender and the receiver will also change with the arrival of 5G.
With this new generation of technology, the time can be reduced to 1 or 2 milliseconds, which is a significant reduction compared to 20 milliseconds in today’s 4G networks.
Even several studies have pointed out that the estimation of the 5G network is between 60 and 120 times faster than the average latencies of 4G. Thus, interactions with the Internet or the cloud will be almost instantaneous.
Opening of new businesses
The arrival of the Internet has not only completely revolutionized our forms of communication, but has also established multiple business models.
The deployment of the 5G network will allow new businesses to emerge related to data control, more online services, infrastructure automation, smart agriculture, autonomous driving, smart cities, health, logistics and a host of other niches.