“Where a 4G network could connect roughly 2,000 devices in a square kilometre, a 5G network can connect 1 million devices. This gives businesses and consumers a chance to connect pretty much everything if they want.”
2023: The year of 5G
The sunsetting of 3G technology around the world means telecom companies globally are looking to next-generation technologies like 5G, machine learning and artificial intelligence, datafication, and smart devices. 5G usage is expected to make up 44% of mobile connections in Europe by 2025, opening up countless opportunities to create an even more connected, digital world.
5G refers to the fifth generation of mobile networks, it’s a new worldwide wireless standard that provides a unique network, capable of connecting almost everyone and everything. This wireless technology provides more users with improved dependability, massive bandwidth, enhanced availability, and a more consistent customer experience.
Where a 4G network could connect roughly 2,000 devices in a square kilometre, a 5G network can connect 1 million devices. This gives businesses and consumers a chance to connect pretty much everything if they want.
Greater connectivity makes things like smart cities powered by IoT technology a reality. In the UK, cities like Bristol, London, Manchester, are all creating plans for smarter, more sustainable cities. Further afield, we see projects like Singapore’s Tengah, a completely smart, sustainable town that will include centralised cooling, automated refuse collection and sustainable energy supplies.
5G connectivity also offers many benefits on a smaller scale. Advances in smart home technologies mean consumers have more options than ever before for automating their homes and day-to-day lives. The recently announced Matter Smart Home Standard will speed up smart home adoption by allowing more devices to communicate with each other and creating a universal standard for device makers.
Businesses will also benefit from wider 5G rollout. They can expect more secure and reliable wireless solutions, better connectivity, and faster data transfer speeds. This will be a great asset as more of our working lives move online, keeping co-workers connected wherever they are and ensuring companies can always be available to their clients.
Daragh McDermott Chief Executive OfficerJT Group Limited JT_Business
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