Features & and Benefits of 5G Technology:
"Let's take a closer look at some of the features and benefits of 5G technology"
1. Speed and bandwidth
The most-discussed 5G features are increased speed and bandwidth. With 5G speeds as high as 20 Gbps, the cellular technology brings a 10-times to 100-times improvement over 4G LTE, the previous cellular generation. Cellular is now a potential technology for use cases such as branch office automation, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) because WAN connections finally have enough bandwidth to support those applications. |
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5G's low latency, as low as 1 millisecond, is another key benefit for WAN usage. Customers are using MPLS or dedicated lines primarily for low latency in line-of-business applications. 5G's low latency may bring additional flexibility that enables businesses to jettison some of their branch office MPLS infrastructure in favor of the less expensive and more flexible 5G connections to branch offices and other facilities. This is especially true in retail, shared infrastructure or remote environments.
3. Density
5G density enables up to 100 times more connected devices in the same physical area that 4G LTE operates, connecting up to 1 million devices in a square kilometer, while maintaining 99.999% availability. This density creates business advantages for mobile workforces and connected IoT devices. Telecom operators are banking on this density to help drive future mobile market growth. Mobile commerce is growing faster than brick-and-mortar retail and computer-based e-commerce. More customers than ever use mobile technologies to shop online, so greater density increases the overall addressable market.
4. Reduction in power consumption
An estimated 90% reduction in power consumption for devices means minor power savings at the smartphone level. But, from an infrastructure perspective, especially for IoT devices, the power savings could be significant. Combining IoT devices with cellular 5G communication means an improved ratio of power consumption to traffic volume.
5. Security
Security is always a concern for mobile devices and IoT devices because they often live on the edge of the corporate network. While 5G security is constructed on the same principles as 4G, it has important security enhancements in the Authentication Server Function and Security Anchor Function. These security features divide the network the subscriber is connected to and the home network. The upshot is this separation makes it more difficult for a bad actor to spoof authentication messages in the core network.
That said, the massive volume of traffic carried over 5G networks also introduces new security challenges. Tracking that much data may overwhelm security and network management systems. Also, the entrance of multi-tenancy in 4G networks raises both security and regulatory compliance questions.
"5G technology unlocks unparalleled speed, ultra-low latency, and secure connectivity, empowering innovation and transforming the way we live, work, and connect."
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