5G technology is the future of mobile telecommunications, and it's already available. With higher speeds, lower latency and more capacity, 5G networks have the potential to revolutionize the way we use our mobile devices to use the internet. If you are new to telecommunications (telecom), please see my basic telecom knowledge video below.
In this blog post, let us understand 5G technology and it's impact on our world. I will cover the basics of 5G, including what it is, what it can do, the current state of 5G in India and the role of 5G technology in shaping the future.
What is 5G? Basically, 5G is the fifth generation of mobile telecommunications technology. It's the successor to 4G and it offers several advantages over it's predecessor like faster speed. A 5G network can achieve download speeds of up to 10 gigabit's per second, which is more than 100 times faster than 4G. This means that we may download large files, stream high-definition videos, and play online games with minimal lag. The content producers may utilize 5G for seamless content distribution.
Another advantage of 5G is it's lower latency. Latency is the time it takes for a signal to travel from our device to the network and back. With 5G, latency is significantly lower than it is with 4G, which means that our device may communicate with the network more quickly. This is important for applications that require real-time communication, like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), self-driving vehicles such as self-driving cars and industrial automation.
5G networks have more capacity than 4G networks, which means that they can support more devices and more users at the same time. This is important in densely populated areas, where 4G networks may overload and slow down. With a 5G mobile, we should be able to connect to the internet even in crowded places, like shopping malls, markets and other public places, without any disconnection on our 5G phone.
India is one of the countries with a huge population. After testing of 5G technology in India, the 5G commercial services are being rolled out at present. This is a major step forward for the country and for the people of India, as 5G in India has the potential to change the way we communicate, work and entertain ourselves.
In conclusion, 5G technology is expected to play a significant role in shaping the future. With higher speeds, lower latency and more capacity, 5G networks will enable other new technologies. The technology will support the Internet of Things (IoT), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications, autonomous vehicles, VR and AR. In India, 5G has the potential to drive economic growth, create jobs and bridge the digital divide. Thank you 🙏