5G

 

MAKAUT

MAR POINT 

ACTIVITY- 10

TOPIC- 5G

5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices.

5G wireless technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more users. Higher performance and improved efficiency empower new user experiences and connects new industries.

5G is a great opportunity for developers to deploy applications that take advantage of fast, high-speed lower latency networks. But like any data network, we want to know what are advantages and disadvantages are going to be of this new technology.

5G Pros

• Killer speeds: If you are close enough to one of the 5G towers with your 5G phone, you will be able to download entire episodes of HD programs in a manner of seconds. Buffering when viewing a video will be a thing of the past.
• Less tower congestion: With current 4G LTE technology, when thousands of people descend on a small area, towers tend to get congested and reach capacity. On 5G, this will no longer be an issue.
• New technology options: As network speeds have increased, more and more tasks are being transitioned from the world of computers to the world of smart devices. With the increasing network speeds, this could open new doors for smart device technology that may not have been available. We're talking AI, VR and much more.

5G Cons

• Broadcast distance/building penetration: One catch is that these frequency waves can only travel a short distance. Just like 5 GHz, Wi-Fi doesn't travel as far as 2.4 GHz WI-Fi, and 5G cellular will not travel as far from the tower as 4G. Also, the millimeter 5G waves will only travel well in the line of sight a straight line with the ability to see the tower.
• Battery drain/heat: Phones running on 5G will experience a huge battery drain. Better battery technology will be needed if the object is to run your phone a full day on a single charge running a 5G connection. Users are also reporting that phones are almost hot to the touch while running 5G.
• Upload speeds: With the current technology, users see download speeds as high as 1.9 Gbps; however, rarely are the upload speeds seen over 100 Mbps. Granted, this is far superior to 4G LTE. However, the current upload speeds seen by actual 5G users are not as groundbreaking as the download speeds. Also, the ping speeds seen by users on 5G phones are currently not in the anticipated low latency of 1ms or less; the actual speeds are being seen in the 15 ms range.
• Lack of widespread coverage: Currently, 5G coverage is limited to narrowly defined areas in specific cities. As a rule, the carriers will be expanding their network in areas with the greatest population. If you live or work in certain areas of big cities, you will most likely be the first to benefit from the 5G technology. For everyone else, especially in remote areas, it will be some time before it arrives. Carriers are more likely to spend their network upgrade dollars where the greatest number of their users reside or work.