“Network providers are still working on the infrastructure and installation of 5G,
but, once ready, it will vastly optimize the way we use mobile networks.”
Let us start by saying that 5G technology is still going to be transformative. There’s no denying that. But the rollout of 5G technology hasn’t exactly gone according to plan.
In a past blog post, we talked extensively about the huge potential of the 5G cellular network standard and called it “the new global standard.” Now that rollout is officially underway, many tech enthusiasts have claimed that it’s rather underwhelming for how publicized it was months prior.
That article attributed the appeal of 5G to its vastly improved network latency, efficiency, connection density, traffic capacity, and general performance. While we certainly weren’t wrong there, several major shifts in the modern technological landscape have occurred since then.
Acrobits has made a considerable effort to prepare for 5G adoption, so let’s talk about where 5G is today. Spoiler alert: while it might not live up to every rumor and prediction, 5G is still a vital step in the evolution of worldwide data and will enable a lot of new technologies going forward.
As far as businesses are concerned, 5G will create a new type of network that can connect virtually everything together, including machines, devices, and people. 5G delivers higher peak data speeds, more reliability, and better accessibilitycompared to 4G. The specific benefits are:
“Network providers are still working on the infrastructure and installation of 5G,
but, once ready, it will vastly optimize the way we use mobile networks.”
We can’t talk about 5G technology without at least mentioning the conspiracies behind it. Many people claim that wireless technology causes hidden health problems in humans and can even contribute to the spread of COVID-19.
While studies have shown that radio-frequency radiation is a risk, there is no concrete proofthat 5G specifically will be a significant problem for most of us.
You might hear about 5G technology in the context of smartphone mobile data connections, but it goes beyond that application.
How will specific industries react to these changes? Many experts already have new methodologies planned in a 5G-enabled market.
The stronger Quality of Service (QoS) of 5G is what companies should be most interested in. Technologies and trends that were unfeasible with earlier networks are now on the table, and the various startups and businesses can’t wait to jump on the bandwagon.
While the coronavirus outbreak has slowed down rollout schedules, 5G networks have launched around the world across the US, UK, and Australia. And much like with previous network changes, it’s likely that 5G will coexist alongside earlier networks. Your phone will, for instance, fall back to LTE if the 5G signal drops.
In the US, the major network providers lead the charge with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. Verizon was first to the 5G party, but T-Mobile has recently made large investments into the change and now has the highest 5G coverage overall.
The start may be slow, but 5G is still destined to fundamentally change how we live and work. Fast response times, higher bandwidth connections, and unparalleled reliability mean new ways for devices and people to interact. Prepare yourself for the 5G technology revolution.
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