5G Tech is Coming, and It’s Going to Change Your Life Forever

It was the shivering cold of December 2009 when 4G paved its way into the wireless network industry — and quite simply “changed the world.” It was this technology that laid the foundation for seamless media sharing, video conferencing, e-commerce, and profound social media interaction, of course. 

Apple’s FaceTime became one of the first apps to leverage the high-speed, which was then followed by hundreds, thousands, and millions of applications — and the rest, as they say, is history. 

But what’s not a part of history is the upcoming revolution in the name of 5G. I’m talking about a bigger, better, and superfast wireless network that would constitute the capability to realize the omnipresent dream of running the world on IoT (Internet of Things) devices.

Just to lend you a perspective, I’m referring to a download speed of GBs per second and the handling of 1 million-plus device within a square kilometer. Simply put, that’s 10X of 4G. Quite remarkable, isn’t it?

Defining 5G or the 5th Generation Wireless System

As far as Qualcomm comprehends and elucidates, the 5G wireless technology is facilitated with the capability to offer “higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity” and a host of other features that, in simple words, work in favor of enhancing the user experience, and understandably so. 

In terms of technicalities, this is what the 5G Technology advocates:

Millimetre Wave (mmWave), sub-6 GHz and much more

To avoid congestion and interference, 5G leverages OFDM or Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing — meaning that there’s no disruption in the network whatsoever while streaming. Now, if that’s not inclined towards pushing the habit of binge-watching on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video or perhaps YouTube, then what is? 

Multi-Gbps Throughput and Ultra-Low Latency

5G is granted access to a wide range of spectrum resources, which means that it is suitable for performing exceptionally and equally well in lower bands. This not only reflects upon the flexibility but also complements the scalable aspect, which has been missing in 4G. In short, you’ll be able to do a lot more things more swiftly and without having to care about the location and the associated traffic on the network. 

IoT (Internet of Things) Dream

IoT has been on the cards for long — from 1999 to be precise, when Kevin Ashton first used the phrase “the Internet of Things.” Since then, the dream of connecting all the devices around a human has been largely realized as a possibility. Since 5G scales the 4G LTE broadband services and exponentially increases the capacity of connecting as many devices, it sure does put IoT well and truly on the cards. Well, it’s just a matter of time when you’ll be controlling everything from your phone, for the good, of course.

5G and Economy – The Case You Must be Aware of

If there’s anything that influences our lives to the extent that we feel the change in our day-to-day routine, it’s the rising and falling economy. And if there’s anything that significantly impacts and contributes to the economy, it’s the telecommunications network industry. 

Qualcomm, on the basis of an economic study, reports staggering figures as far as the contribution of 5G to the world economy is concerned. By 2035, the 5G economy would be soaring at an output of $13.1 trillion. 

Job profiles like Content Creators, App Developers, Web Developers, Web Designers, Operators would witness a significant increase in number. The data for Beijing, China, has been revealed as an estimate, which points at 22.8 million jobs around these profiles. That’s simply incredible.

It is noteworthy that a country like China is populous, and so, people might doubt the capability of 5G to generate as many jobs in countries where proportional quantification is relatively lesser. 

In that case, it is safe to reference the World Economic Forum report, which points at an increase of 137,000 jobs in Switzerland alone. Now that’s a country with a small population, and that’s a significant increase in terms of proportion.

Real-Life Examples to Reflect Upon the Change that You’d Love

Predictive Intelligence and Increased Efficiency

A North American Factory named Bright Machines was facilitated with the use of 5G for their cloud-based software. Here are the key observations:

1. Defects in the production process lessened by a whopping 88%. 
2. Production per hour increased by 33%.

Safety for Workers and Increased Savings

With the combination of XR (Extended Reality) and IoT, Delair Aerial Intelligence’s drones are able to:

1. Facilitate real-time surveillance of the sites and, thus, instantly detect possible hazards
2. Reduce the investment cost that otherwise goes into consistently surveying the sites. 

Social Well-Being and Reduced Cases of Fatalities

Starsky Robotics is in the process of bringing out driver-less (remote-driven) trucks thanks to automation empowered by 5G. 

1. Driver fatalities are reduced over the long-distance since the automation system takes over.
2. Drivers get to work in a more comfortable office environment, something that every employee with extreme physical operations dreams of. 

Ultra-Fast Broadband and Enhanced Mobile Connectivity

Now that’s a no-brainer, and, in laymen terms, that’s precisely what 5G is all about. To lend you a perspective, two years ago, Ericsson and companies like Intel and AT&T carried out a 5G trial, which consistently demonstrated a speed of 300 Mbps and above. 

Here’s What it Would Look Like

In a matter of months or perhaps a year or two from now:

1. You’ll be able to connect more profoundly with each other and the devices around you.
2. You’ll have access to better healthcare facilities — remote healthcare services such as telemedicine would be dominating for good.
3. Your data will be much more secured than it is today with you having control over a host of services that you’d use.
4. Aged people will find it easy, for they’ll be connected to the humans and technological resources in a way that they don’t have to trouble themselves every now and then.
5. You’ll witness reduced traffic and even lesser accidents.
6. You’ll live in a world with lower CO2 and considerably lesser air pollution.
7. The overall environment around you will be a lot cleaner than it is today.

Fasten your seat belts because life’s going to change, and you must let that change happen for comfort, luxury, and stress-free working. 

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